Château de Talhouët, Renaissance château in Pluherlin, France.
The Château de Talhouët is a Renaissance residence in Pluherlin with an L-shaped layout and facades showing architectural details from the 16th century. The northern facade features a coat of arms between two lion-like figures, while the southern entrance is designed with pilasters and a triangular pediment.
The residence was built between 1580 and 1582 on the site of an earlier manor from the 14th century. Major expansions occurred in 1647, particularly to the eastern wing, giving the structure its present shape.
The Saint-Jean chapel inside displays Renaissance features with its cut-sided apse and bell tower on the western wall. The space reflects the religious use that has been tied to the residence for centuries.
The residence has operated as a guest house since 1990, allowing visitors to stay within its historic walls. The site is listed as a French heritage monument and offers direct experience with Renaissance architecture.
The entrance portal displays the carved arms of the Du Bot and Briande de la Chapelle families, who owned the property during its construction. These family emblems remain clearly visible and offer insight into local power structures of the Renaissance period.
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