Malouinière de la Chipaudière

The Malouinière de la Chipaudière is a residence in Saint-Malo featuring seven bays with a central oval salon and two flanking wings decorated with the Magon family coat of arms. The building is surrounded by a chapel with a carved wooden altar and campanile, along with older outbuildings displaying rounded and triangular gables.

The property was built between 1710 and 1720 by François-Auguste Magon de La Lande, a prominent shipowner and director of the East India Company. Its construction occurred when Saint-Malo prospered through maritime trade and commerce.

The dining room displays Carrara marble decorations and Norwegian oak woodwork, while a ground floor bedroom features preserved Cordovan leather wall coverings. These interiors reflect the wealth the family gained through maritime trade.

The estate is open for guided tours from May through October, though hours vary depending on the season and day of the week. Visitors should verify opening times in advance, as access may be limited on certain days.

The four-hectare estate encompasses not only the main residence but also older outbuildings dating to the 17th century. These earlier structures display construction techniques that contrast with the more refined design of the manor itself.