La Hunaudaye

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Shortened history of the castle:

The castle of La Hunaudaye was built in 1220 by Olivier Tournemine.

The castle is unfortunately destroyed in 1341 during the Successors War in Brittany. At the end of the War the Tournemine Family rebuilds the castle, taking into account the latest military innovations.

At the end of the 15th century, the Tournemine Family was a very important one in Brittany and received in 1487 the title of Barony of La Hunaudaye. But all this power was gained through terror and massacres. One tale even said that the castle was a place no one wanted to approach and that the few who did were never seen again.

The decline of the castle began in the beginning of the 17th century: the Tournemine Family disapears, and lands and estates are sold.

During the French Revolution, the castle was burned and in the 19th century, it is used as a stone quarry. The French State, in emergency, buys it in 1930.

Opening times and additionnal information:

From the 1st of April to mid-June : everyday except saturday from 2.30pm to 6pm
From mid-June to mid-september : everyday from 10.30am to 6.30pm
From mid-September to end of October : everyday except saturday from 2.30pm to 6pm
Open during Easter and Toussaint vacations from 2.30 to 6pm

Ticket prices
adults : 5.00 €
reduced : 3.50 €
children (less than 6 years old) : free