Château du Muguet, Heritage listed castle in Breteau, France
Château du Muguet is a castle in Breteau featuring a polygonal front facade and a tall bell tower, constructed in 1863 from brick and stone materials. The property surrounds a covered courtyard with stables, a saddle room, and storage areas for vehicles.
The castle was built in 1863 as a replica of another chateau constructed by Joseph-Antoine Froelicher elsewhere in Brittany. It gained strategic importance in 1940 when high-ranking military officials held important meetings there.
The castle displays neo-Louis XIII architectural elements from the 19th century with preserved decorative details on its ground floor that reflect the building practices of that era. These ornamental touches remain visible today and give visitors a sense of the refined design standards of the period.
The property features a covered structure that shelters different functional areas and allows exploration in varying weather conditions. Visitors should allow adequate time to explore the entire complex including the outbuildings and courtyards.
The castle served as the venue for critical military discussions between French and British leaders in June 1940 as the war situation rapidly deteriorated. This role in a pivotal moment of military history makes it more than just an architectural example.
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