Visit to the Castle-Manor

Château Manoir du Plessis-Josso - Cultural Tours Discover the fascinating history of a medieval Breton manor at Château du Plessis-Josso. This exceptional place immerses you in the daily life of a lordly manor, from its functions to its means of defense. Description of your visit…

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Château Manoir du Plessis-Josso - Cultural Tours

Discover the fascinating history of a medieval Breton manor at Château du Plessis-Josso. This exceptional place immerses you in the daily life of a lordly manor, from its functions to its means of defense.

Description of your visit to the castle:

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to discover several historical areas of the castle:

  • The bedroom of the old 14th-century fortified house
  • The 15th-century upstairs room , the main living area for the lady of the castle and her children
  • The 17th-century state bedroom , with its carved oak alcove

The castle is also renowned for its many kitchens, including:

  • 14th-century kitchen , with its butcher shop
  • A 16th-century manor kitchen , with its paving and sink
  • 17th-century kitchen , equipped with a spit and a vegetable garden, not forgetting the lime kiln, the bread oven and the large cellar

The park, ideal for a stroll, will allow you to walk around the pond and even try your hand at fishing!

Don't miss the Gothic main door with its archivolts and the large 15th-century lower hall , where meetings, administrative activities and celebrations took place, with its credence table, monumental fireplace and wall cupboard.

Come and experience the history of the Château du Plessis-Josso and let yourself be transported into the past!

Opening hours and prices:

  • Guided tours :
    • Every day from July 14th to August 31st, from 2pm to 6:30pm
    • Saturday and Sunday during Heritage Days
  • Group visits :
    • Available on request year-round for groups of 15 people or more
  • Tour duration : Approximately 60 minutes, guided tours inside and outside

Prices:

  • Classic visit :
    • The entrance fee is €2 per person (free for under 18s).
  • Group visits: On request, all year round, for groups of 15 people or more, planned in advance. Prices on request.
  • School visits: Special program, on request all year round.

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Visit time : 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:30

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<p>A testament to feudal authority in Brittany, this castle was the seat of an important lordship with judicial rights, complete with a credence room, prison, and courtroom. The interior reveals a rare architectural panorama, spanning from the Middle Ages to the Classical period: imposing fireplaces, a state bedroom, a 14th-century kitchen with thick walls, and its 17th-century twin, equipped with a spit and a stone vegetable garden.</p><p> A living place, rich in history, where each room still whispers the stories of its lordly past.</p>