Manoir de Guernac'hanay, Historic manor estate in Brittany, France.

The Manoir de Guernac'hanay in Plouaret is a long granite manor under a grey slate roof, with a square tower topped by a steep pyramidal roof at its left end. A lower wing descends toward a massive stone gateway flanked by two dome-topped turrets. The gateway, built around 1570, has a tall central round-headed arch between two fluted columns, with a small oval plaque set in the stone.

Built by the Guernac'hanay family, the manor passed through the Coëtmohan, Keranrais, Le Goalès, La Lande, Coskaër and La Vigne families before becoming the property of President de Robien in the 18th century. It was rented to farming families, the last being the Le Sec'h and then the Jorand, who left in 1976. The manor has been listed as a monument historique since 18 March 1991.

The gateway displays civil architecture typical of the Trégor region in the late 16th century. You can see how the design reflects the wealth and status of families who lived in Brittany at that time.

The manor stands in the countryside at Plouaret, in the Côtes-d'Armor; the granite gateway with its two turrets is the element to look for from the road. The house has been unoccupied since 1976 and is private property, so visiting is not guaranteed; ask locally before planning a stop.

The entrance gateway, built around 1570 and attributed to architect Jean Le Taillanter, is flanked by two corner turrets and carries a pediment with a niche above the carriage and pedestrian doors. The oval plaque set between the arches is easy to miss from the road.