Château de Bienassis

Erquy, France

Château de Bienassis was built in the 15h and 17th centuries to the site of 13th century wooden house. The castle, first built in 1434, was partially destroyed in the Wars of Religion in 1590 and it was rebuilt by Gilles Visdelou from 1620.

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D786, Erquy, France
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Chira R (3 years ago)
Lovely château in the middle of nowhere!
Myra Felicia (3 years ago)
Nice castle and gardens.
Keith Byner (3 years ago)
A quick visit on a Charity motorcycle ride. Must visit again.
A. EIDE (6 years ago)
Just a fantastic place to visit with very nice guides too
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