Manoir de Mézarnou, Fortified manor house in Plounéventer, France.
The manor consists of two wings connected by an octagonal stair tower, with a circular turret projecting from the upper eastern section.
The property, first owned by Pierre André de Parcevaux in 1091, was rebuilt in the sixteenth century by Yves de Parcevaux, lord of Prat-Hir.
The courtyard facades display late Gothic architecture, particularly evident on the north wing reserved for noble living quarters.
The manor, designated as a historical monument since 2002, includes all buildings, courtyard ground, southern enclosure wall, and basin.
A vaulted passage connects the west wing to an outbuilding, reminiscent of cross passages found in medieval English houses.
Location: Plounéventer
GPS coordinates: 48.51111,-4.21889
Latest update: November 24, 2025 00:50
This collection brings together buildings that demonstrate seven centuries of Breton architecture, from the Middle Ages to the modern era. In Brittany, especially in Finistère and its surroundings, these constructions reflect the evolution of techniques and architectural tastes over time. Romanesque churches like the Priory of Locmaria in Quimper, founded in the 11th century by Benedictine monks, Gothic structures such as the Saint-Corentin Cathedral with its two 75-meter towers are present, as well as Renaissance homes like the Kerazan Manor in Loctudy, which retains its original decor. Local materials, notably granite and slate, characterize these buildings and give them a strong regional identity. Some buildings now house museums, such as the former Episcopal Palace of Quimper, which hosts collections from the Breton Departmental Museum, or Kerazan Manor with its Breton artworks. Other sites combine architecture and gardens, like the Lanniron Castle with its 17th-century French-style gardens or Trévarez Castle surrounded by wooded parks. These sites enable visitors to understand Brittany’s architectural history and offer a journey through the centuries.
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