Château de Kermaria, 19th century castle in Morlhon-le-Haut, France.
The Château de Kermaria is a 19th century castle in Morlhon-le-Haut with two wings arranged at right angles to each other. The design follows architectural patterns that were common for residences built at the end of that century.
The castle was built between 1890 and 1900 by General Jean-Raymond de Butler and his wife Marie Dubrueil. Marie drew the architectural plans that determined the final shape of the building.
The name Kermaria comes from the Breton language and means "at Marie's place", honoring Marie Dubrueil who designed the architectural plans and shaped how the building looks.
The castle remains private property in the Aveyron department and is not open to visitors. The building and grounds can only be viewed from the outside.
The de Butler family had Irish roots and settled in France during the 17th century after leaving England under difficult circumstances. This Irish heritage is a surprising part of the story behind this French castle.
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