The Top 9 Castles around Lorient
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9
beautiful castles to choose from around Lorient. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Lorient. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
It was in 1904 that a Cholet industrialist, Georges Turpault, bought the small fort of Beg-er-Lan and the neighboring lands. In 1904 he had the businessman Jamet build a romantic Anglo-Medieval castle.
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After the siege of Lorient and the pillage of the Quiberon peninsula in 1746, it was decided the following year to build a fortress to secure it. This then strengthened …
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The site appears to have been occupied since the ninth century2, the seat of the Keravéon rule2. However, the first building is attributed to Pierre de Talhouet in the mid-14th …
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Surfing and sailing at the Quai de Houat
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This castle dates from the 11th century. It is believed to have been the residence of Duke John II but is now in ruins. In the 14th century, after the …
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This chateau, unlike many others in France, remained the property of successive Pont-Sal families for hundreds of years. It is now private property, but if you feel like visiting it, …
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Built in the 18th century, Fort Penthièvre is a military installation with imposing walls, designed to monitor the long sandy beaches which once allowed numerous landings. Depending on the wars …
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In the citadel are the Museum of the French East India Company and the Navy.
Next door is a beautiful beach with a chic restaurant.
Next door is a beautiful beach with a chic restaurant.
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The Bégo site is a set of German fortifications, dating from the Second World War. These installations of the Atlantic Wall were dedicated to protecting the harbor of Lorient and …
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