Château de Talhouët

English translation

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History

The manor probably built in the 14th-15th century was replaced by a new dwelling in 1580-1582, of L-shaped plan. The chapel of Saint-Jean, of Renaissance style, dates from the beginning of the 17th century. A second phase of works took place in 1647, with enlargement of the main dwelling towards the east. In the 1850s, the dwelling was enlarged towards the west (addition of a pavilion to the main dwelling, intended to house a winter garden; outbuildings). There remain remains of 16th and 17th century architecture (credenza in granite of the late 16th sculpted with Gothic style decoration; monumental granite door; 17th century stone staircase with straight landings). In the second half of the 19th century, the decor was brought into the style of the period: woodwork, sculpted and painted decoration of French-style ceilings in the billiard room and the large drawing room (around 1860). The medieval manor, with outbuildings and dovecot, was destroyed at the end of the 19th century.