THE CASTLE OF LA BRETESCHE
Castle built on a crenellated terrace bordered on one side by a 13 hectare pond
The site of La Bretesche was already, well before the arrival of the Romans, a fortified place. The name of the castle comes from Bretechia which means an external defense structure overhanging the main gate of a castle to defend its entrance. It served as an outpost for the town of La Roche-Bernard and as a residence for its barons until the French Revolution. It has undergone many degradations and restorations according to the events of history: a high place of Protestantism, it was attacked by the Duke of Mercoeur and then burned during the Revolution. Of its ruins, La Bretesche still has the big tower called Liburin. The restoration of the building was undertaken by Jacques Perron in 1840 and was completed by the Marquis de Montaigu. It remained the property of the Marquis de Montaigu until 1965 when it was sold to a real estate company. In 1926, the castle was listed as a Historic Monument and in 1943, the surroundings of the site were listed. The castle is built on a crenellated terrace bordered on one side by a 13-hectare pond, the other sides being surrounded by moats. To the west, the Bretesche itself is composed of two imposing towers between which the main gate is pierced. Its park and outbuildings have now been transformed into a country club. It offers a beautiful view. And what better way to relax than to take a little trip to the spa of the establishment. A very pleasant place.
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