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Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval
Ferdinand Cheval (1836-1924) was postman in the department of La drôme, in the south of France. Day after day, all by himself, he built an extraordinary castle, made of stone, debris, shells and sand. Neither mason nor architect, he succeeded in making an audacious dream become reality, with grottos, staircases, sculptures and monumental columns. Facteur Cheval built his dream : Le Palais Idéal, today listed as Historical Monument...
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Le château de Guilguiffin
At the end of Brittany, a few miles away from Quimper, on the site of Guilguiffin, a fortress had been erected during the 11th century. A few centuries later, with the agreement of king Louis XV, the landlord had it erased. After having the stones cut, he had them used to build up a new mansion, dedicated to hunting.
The present castle of Guilguiffin thus dates back to the 18th. At the entrance of this imposing estate, the drawing and setting of the stone pillars reflect the architect's oriental inspiration.
The castle and its 75 hectares park are listed and today completely restored. You will appreciate strolling along the alleys, lined with rhododendrons, daffodils and precious tree species.
A beautiful architecture, a haven of peace and charm.
For more information or to reserve, contact us :
chateau@guilguiffin.com