Manoir de Kerhoas, Listed historical monument and manor house in Plobannalec-Lesconil, Brittany, France
The manoir de Kerhoas is a late 15th-century manor house in Plobannalec-Lesconil, in Brittany, listed as a protected historical monument in France. Its stone buildings are arranged around a central courtyard in a U shape, with the main house facing south and the whole ensemble built from local stone under a slate roof.
The manoir de Kerhoas dates from the late 15th century and was probably built for a minor noble family. It long belonged to the du Haffond de Kerescant family, who also held land at Treffiagat. In 1785 the estate changed hands, passing to Jean-Baptiste Huard, a merchant and mayor of Pont-l'Abbé, and later by inheritance to the archaeologist Paul du Chatellier.
The manor's name appears in Breton as Maner Kerc'hoaz, and the estate long depended on the mixed farming of the Bigouden country around Plobannalec-Lesconil. A footpath from the property leads to the Plonivel chapel, which visitors can still reach on foot. The buildings and grounds are private property, so the setting is seen from the outside.
The estate is accessible from the outside since it is private property, allowing visitors to walk around the grounds, including the bread oven, fountain, and barn. The terrain is flat, which makes a visit on foot easy for most people, and the surrounding countryside rewards a slow walk.
The 1753 document recording the estate's layout is the key evidence for its unchanged plan. The manor was listed as a monument historique inscrit in 1992, a designation that protects the ensemble rather than a single building. Look for the bread oven and fountain, which survive as part of the working estate.
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