Château du Breuil

Château du Breuil is a stone castle with towers built in 1863 by Aristide Tourneux, displaying the architectural style of that period. A 16th-century gate marks the entrance to the grounds.

The castle replaced a medieval manor house whose earliest known lord, Jean du Breil, served under Lord de Montfort in 1351. A major fire in 1903 destroyed the upper floors and roof, requiring repairs that included bricking up decorated openings.

The estate functioned as the heart of a farming community, with a chapel, dovecote, and surrounding farms serving the needs of residents and workers. These structures reveal how the property shaped daily life in the countryside.

The castle is private property and can be viewed only from exterior vantage points near the entrance area. Visitors should respect the privacy of the grounds and stay in designated public areas.

After the 1903 fire, decorated doors and windows were bricked up, leaving visible marks on the exterior that remain today. These sealed openings serve as a physical reminder of the disaster that damaged the building.