Château de Kergroadès, Brélès, France

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Valerie Roy (17 months ago)
Beautiful 16th-17th century castle currently being restored to its former glory. They only offer guided tours as the castle is privately owned and operated. Our tour guide was phenomenal! She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she really brought the castle back to life! FYI, they even offer escape room challenges for those inclined! Definitely inquire if interested. It was definitely worth the trip!

Filip Jasinski (2 years ago)
Phenomenal place to visit with the family, little gem for the history buffs and a living case of how private owners can bring to life an extraordinary piece of history. Place itself is super cool but above all the guides, both for adults and kids, are superb. And all for pennies. What a treat, 5 stars is not enough!

Chris Stanford (2 years ago)
This place looks absolutely amazing..unfortunately they do weddings and receptions do we weren't allowed in but peeping through the windows we'll definitely visit again

David Deblaere (2 years ago)
The most beautiful castle in all of France! So glad I purchased a cap. Worth it!

Aurimas Virsulis (4 years ago)
It's a nice place for a walk, haven't been in the castle though. There is also a small coffee place

Bengtskär Lighthouse

Towering 52 meters above the sea, Bengtskär lighthouse is the tallest one in Scandinavia. The building started in in 1905 after the shipwreck of S/S Helsingfors and was completed in 1906. The lighthouse was designed by architect Florentin Granholm. On December a special petrol lantern, designed and built in Paris, was brought to Bengtskär and installed atop the tower.

German fleet bombarded Bengstkär in the First World War in 1914. Since the Gulf of Finland was heavily mined, it was not until 1919 that the surrounding seas were declared safe for shipping, that the light was lit again.

After the war the military value of Bengtskär increased as part of the defence system of independent Finland. In Second World War (1941) Soviet Union made a suprise attack to island. After a bloody battle, the small Finnish garrison emerged victorious. Intermittent repairs to the facility continued during the post-war period.

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