Manoir Saint Pol Roux, Manor house with eight turrets near Pen-Had beach in Camaret-sur-Mer, France.
The manor stands above Pen-Had beach with multiple towers, offering direct views across the Atlantic Ocean and the Brittany coastline.
Built in 1903 by symbolist poet Paul-Pierre Roux, the structure transformed from a fisherman's house into an architectural statement with eight distinct turrets.
The manor served as a meeting point for writers and artists, including Victor Ségalen, Max Jacob, and André Breton in early 20th century.
Visitors can access the manor ruins by following the coastal path from Camaret-sur-Mer town center, which takes approximately 25 minutes on foot.
During World War II, German forces occupied the manor before Allied bombing destroyed it in September 1944, one week before the liberation of Camaret.
Location: Camaret-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 48.27470,-4.61220
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:56
This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
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