Manoir Saint Pol Roux

Manoir Saint Pol Roux is a manor house with eight turrets positioned above Pen-Had beach in Camaret-sur-Mer, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Brittany coastline. The ruins today remain visible from the coastal footpath that passes nearby.

Built in 1903 by symbolist poet Paul-Pierre Roux, the structure transformed a former fisherman's dwelling into an architectural landmark featuring distinctive turrets. During World War II, German forces occupied the site before Allied bombing destroyed it in September 1944.

This manor served as a gathering place for writers and artists including Victor Ségalen, Max Jacob, and André Breton during the early 1900s. The space became known among the literary circles as a haven for creative minds seeking inspiration.

The ruins are reachable on foot from Camaret-sur-Mer town center by following the coastal path, a walk of about 25 minutes. The route is relatively flat and stays close to the shoreline with good views throughout.

The builder Paul-Pierre Roux was a symbolist poet whose artistic vision shaped every architectural detail of the structure, making it as much an artistic statement as a dwelling. His personal creative philosophy became embedded in the building's distinctive design.