Château Turpault, Medieval-style castle in Quiberon, France
Château Turpault is a castle that rises from a cliff at Pointe de Ber Er Lann and sits above the Atlantic Ocean on the Quiberon peninsula. Stone towers and Gothic architectural features make up its structure overlooking the rocky coastline.
The castle was built between 1904 and 1910 by Georges Turpault, a textile manufacturer from Cholet. During World War II it was occupied, and two bunkers were added to the site.
The castle shows how wealthy French industrialists of the Belle Époque period liked to blend medieval and Anglo-Norman styles in their homes. This mix of influences reflects both the family's wealth and their taste for romantic architecture.
The castle is private property, but you can see its exterior and architecture from the coastal paths around the Quiberon peninsula. Walking along the cliff trails gives the best views of the building.
The castle was built using special construction techniques to protect it from sea erosion and the strong Atlantic winds that batter this exposed location. These methods were needed to keep the structure stable on the unstable cliff terrain.
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