Château de Costaérès, Gothic Revival château on île de Costaérès, France
Château de Costaérès sits on a rocky islet near Trégastel, displaying Gothic Revival features with a circular turret and varied roof forms. Granite from the local coast was used in its construction, giving the building its distinctive character.
A Polish engineer purchased the islet in 1892 and had the château constructed shortly after, enlisting local professionals for the work. Completion came in 1896, marking a new chapter in the site's history.
The château's name reflects its Breton origins and connection to the island's past role in daily life. This ties the building to the maritime traditions that shaped the local community for generations.
The château is privately owned and situated within a protected nature reserve on the granite coast. Visitors can view the building from outside but cannot enter the grounds.
The building incorporates wood salvaged from a ship that ran aground on the coast in 1896 and was built into the structure. This unexpected detail weaves maritime fate into the château's interior.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
