Castle, abbey... the historic heritage of the Côtes d'Armor
Beauport abbey and its gardens
In Paimpol Bay. - 25 min from our cottages. Located on an exceptional natural site and classified as a historic monument, this monastic site can be discovered through exhibitions, shows, cultural events and coastal walk. Its gardens and orchards offer visitors a multitude of plant varieties to delight the senses. And after your walk, why not take a tasty break at l'Herbe Folle ?
www.abbayebeauport.com
La Roche Jagu
In Ploëzal. - 35 min. Castle, park and gardens for all the family or for a romantic stroll. With its 74 hectares, the park offers a unique encounter with wild and tamed nature. Self-guided or guided tours of the castle and its park, wandering around the permanent trail, strolling through the medieval gardens or along the pergola path... the team at the Domaine de la Roche Jagu invites you to discover this historic site in a variety of ways. Delicious organic restaurant nestled behind the entrance walls.
www.larochejagu.fr
Le Château de Quintin
In Quintin. - 20 min. Located in the "Petite Cité de Caractère®", the Domaine de Quintin comprises two 18th-century castles, medieval ramparts, an archive tower and a French-style park. It welcomes you on a journey through history with events throughout the year: guided tours, exhibitions, activities (murder party, special evenings, garden festival, etc.).
www.chateaudequintin.fr
Fort La Latte
In Plévenon. - 1h. The Castle of La Roche Goyon, or "Fort La Latte", is a 14th-century fortified castle near Cap Fréhel. Remarkable for its strategic location on a rocky cape, this Historic Monument overlooks the sea and dominates the Saint-Malo Bay. Open from April to mid-November.
www.lefortlalatte.com
Château de la Hunaudaye
In Plédéliac - 40 min. A Breton castle of medieval architecture, an ideal cultural and heritage site for discovering the Middle Ages. Self-guided, guided and evening tours, exhibitions, children's activities and many events... Listed as a Historic Monument, open from April to October.
www.la-hunaudaye.com
Château de Bienassis
In Erquy - 40 min. Listed as a Historic Monument, this seigneurial property offers tours of the castle and its formal gardens from April to October.
www.chateau-bienassis.com
Beaufitul parks and gardens to visit
Les Jardins de Kerdalo
In Trédarzec. - 45 min. Situated on Jaudy's riverbanks, the Kerdalo gardens were born of Prince Peter Wolkonsky's passion and imagination for botany. He created an Anglo-Italian-inspired garden where more than 5,000 plants flourish in an environment that is both natural and designed. Listed as a Historic Monument since 2007, this romantic garden can be visited from April to September.
www.lesjardinsdekerdalo.com
Parc of Villa Rohannec'h
In Saint-Brieuc. - 20 min. The park of this Italian-inspired villa links the town centre and the port of Le Légué. It offers a lovely walk along tree-lined paths as well as beautiful views over the sea and the Saint-Brieuc Bay. Free access all year round.
Jardin de la biodiversité (biodiversity garden)
In Plérin, St-Brieuc. - 15 min. This 4000 m2 site in the Gouédic valley is dedicated to biodiversity and ecological issues : Flower meadows, dry garden, space dedicated to beehives, shade garden, refuge for insects, birds and plant-animals, creation of a natural environment favourable to biodiversity and the development of species.
Jardins de Kerfouler
In Plouëc-du-Trieux. - 30 min. Classed as "Jardin Remarquable" (Remarkable Garden label), Kerfouler has in fact 14 different sytles e.g.: modern, artistic, classic, natural, romantic, exuberant, modest, playful, etc. with a lovely cup of tea or coffee at the end...
www.les-jardins-de-kerfouler.fr
Le Jardin de Pellinec
À Penvenan. - 50 min. "Jardin Remarquable" label. This garden is designed around several themes: exotic garden, english garden, austral garden, magnolia meadow, water lily pond... Open Sunday afternoons from mid-April to the end of August.
www.le-jardin-de-pellinec.fr
Les jardins du Botrain
In Mûr-de-Bretagne. - 45 min. "Jardin Remarquable" label. A 2-hectare private garden: Japanese garden, garden of simple plants, green rooms, English-style mixed border, overflowing with light flowers, numerous rosebushes, hostas and maples, undergrowth of heathland plants, pond. Open from Easter to the end of September at weekends and on public holidays..
Heritage and garden lovers? book your holiday cottage for spring
Spring is the ideal time to come and discover all these places sublimated by the rebirth of nature.. Let yourself be tempted by a stay in Brittany and book your family or romantic holiday home, located in the Costarmoric countryside, with the sea only 10 minutes away. And discover other good reasons to come to the Prairie in Spring.