Visite du Château de la Grationnaye

Visitors are given a map referring to small panels located all around the property with a description of the architecture, mention of the builders, dates of construction and other information... Another document is given out recounting events around La Grationnaye. The Château is organized around a courtyard of honor including parts built one at the latest in the 15th century, another in the 16th century, then another in the 17th century and finally one in the 19th century. The visit of the exteriors (paths and lawns) is free (without a guide). Visitors are given: - a history of the inhabitants of the château of LA GRATIONNAYE and the capture of Rochefort-en-Terre by the Chouans on March 16, 1793 - a detailed map on which appear explanations corresponding to these various buildings such as the guardhouse. Exceptionally for the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, guided tour of part of the interior of the castle: monumental stone staircase, bedroom in its original state (four-poster bed, antique furniture, large granite fireplace) visit of the library with many antique objects.

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