Château de Combourg
Château de Combourg, Medieval castle in Combourg, France.
Château de Combourg is a castle in Brittany with four massive granite towers and thick defensive walls enclosing a central courtyard. The complex sits within parkland featuring ponds and open spaces that visitors can explore.
An archbishop began construction around 1025 and gave the fortress to his brother, who became the first lord of Combourg. During the Middle Ages, it served as an important stronghold for controlling Brittany.
The name comes from Breton words meaning bay and fortress, reflecting its origins as a defensive stronghold. Today, visitors walk through rooms where a famous French writer spent his formative years, experiencing the spaces that shaped his later work.
The castle can only be visited through guided tours that lead through furnished rooms, towers, and the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes, as exploring the property involves walking across uneven terrain and climbing tower stairs.
A mummified cat skeleton discovered after the death of a famous resident remains on display in a bedroom. This odd finding has become intertwined with local stories about ghostly happenings, catching the attention of curious visitors.
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