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CASTLE OF THE HUNAUDAYE

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22270Plédéliac, France
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2024
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2024

This site regularly organizes animations such as open-air cinema, workshops for children...

On the outskirts of the Hunaudaye forest, in Plédéliac, stands the imposing architecture of a castle whose oldest remains date back to the 13th century. Built by the powerful Tournemine family, destroyed in 1341 during the War of Succession of Brittany, it was rebuilt in the 15th century: the three largest towers and the dwellings date from this period. The castle fell into decline at the same time as the Tournemine family, from the 17th century. Looted during the Revolution, it was used as a stone quarry in the 19th century. Many buildings disappeared, one end even collapsed. Bought by the State in 1930, it was the subject of a vast restoration campaign between 2005 and 2008: the successful integration of modern materials to the medieval remains allows to appreciate the soul of this castle. You will be able to see a drawbridge and several living spaces such as the kitchens, the cellars and the seigniorial room. The towers have been beautifully enhanced, especially the military tower, which is entirely occupied by a spiral staircase. The top of the chapel tower offers a beautiful view of the countryside. It is also possible to access the curtain walls and walkways. Never short of anecdotes, the guides will plunge you into medieval life. You can also opt for a self-guided tour, with a booklet, tablet or audio guide. Activities are regularly organised: open-air cinema, workshops for children... And, every year, a new exhibition is presented.

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Visited in october 2023
Très beau château médiéval. Fait lors de la journée du patrimoine, visite avec un guide très intéressant.
Visited in september 2023
Visite du château de la Hunaudaye, un qui devait être joli avant de tomber en ruine, bien heureusement sauvé et classé au patrimoine hitorisque dans son état actuel. On voit bien que ce n'est pas un château comme les autres, plein d'histoires certes, un livret nous est donné à l'entrée pour suivre les détails du site, des très sympathiques explications sont trouvables dans chacunes des tours de ce château ainsi que dans ses caves. Vraiment un bon moment à passer en famille, ce lieu est idéal pour tout âge, il y a même des contes pour enfants dans les caves ou l'on peut s'asseoir pour les écouter. Par contre, ce n'est pas un lieu idéal pour les personnes en fauteuil (beaucoup d'escaliers à franchir pour passer de tour en tour). N'hésitez pas à y passer, c'est vraiment un lieu paisible.
Visited in september 2023
Voici un château partiellement restauré sans doute tout aussi intéressant que Fort La Latte. À voir!
Visited in september 2023
Bijzonder inventief de restauratie en de wijze waarop je door de torens heen wordt geleid. Een spectaculaire ervaring. Zéér de moeite waard.
Visited in september 2023
Un Jolie château sur la route entre Rennes et saint brieuc

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