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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<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>