Château du Bot, Historical castle in Hennebont, France.

Château du Bot is a castle in Hennebont featuring a central body with two perpendicular wings forming an H-shaped plan, covered with plaster and decorated with stone dressings around openings. The structure displays a cohesive architectural composition that organizes the building's facade symmetrically.

In 1877 Ernest de Blignières entrusted the restoration of the "Vieux Bot" to architect Léopold Maigné, with interior decoration by Ambroise Baudry, and work was completed in 1883. The present building was raised by one storey and follows the plan of its predecessor. On 7 March 2007 the facades, roofs and ground-floor rooms decorated by Baudry were inscribed as monuments historiques.

The interior rooms display orientalist designs with Egyptian architectural elements, reflecting the owner's art collection gathered during his time in Cairo. These spaces show a personal passion for Arab culture visible in every detail.

The castle remains a private residence of the de Blignières family and can only be visited during special occasions and organized guided tours. It is advisable to check ahead for available visiting dates, as access is not freely available.

The ground floor rooms designed by Ambroise Baudry incorporate materials and decorative elements from demolished ancient structures in Egypt. These original components create distinct oriental patterns that give the castle an authentic Egyptian dimension.