Chateau de Keriolet
Chateau de Keriolet
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Nicolas
Moniga del Garda, Italy6 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Nice in itself, however, the groups were much too big for the small rooms. The guides forbade us from reading to the children from the hallways or translating their French explanations.
This made visiting something as attractive as queuing in an amusement park for an hour and then going out again without finishing.
It was a waste of time and money.
This made visiting something as attractive as queuing in an amusement park for an hour and then going out again without finishing.
It was a waste of time and money.
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Written July 22, 2024
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Christine B
London, UK195 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
Unusual building , partially restored with interesting history . Not up to national trust standards , however good effort in making sure we had comprehensive translation of the history ( also available in other languages for the tour) . No refreshments available
Written July 7, 2024
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Nicolas I
Bonchamp-Les-Laval, France397 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Very nice surprise this visit to this castle of Keriolet in Concarneau. Castle of a Russian princess taken over by individuals who show a lot of imagination to attract the public in order to gradually finance the renovation of this beautiful little castle
We chose the evening tour package with commentary by the squire followed by an aperitif of charcuterie and cider. Very nice with a passionate and exciting owner.
We chose the evening tour package with commentary by the squire followed by an aperitif of charcuterie and cider. Very nice with a passionate and exciting owner.
Written August 17, 2023
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hemel hempstead404 contributions
Aug 2011
We arrived at the chateau expecting to walk around the grounds and castle but found out that you can only go inside with the guide. There are tours at 11.45 and one in the afternoon - be aware that the grounds shut for lunch between 1pm-2pm.
The guide and tour were excellent and well worth waiting for. The rooms inside are fasinating and add enough to interest young children they were so well decorated. Our guide Marie really illuminated the history of the place and was able to give the tour in english. It left us wanting to know more about the history of the russian princess who built it and the family/staff who lived and worked there.
The current owners are trying to restore the castle to its former glory but the rooms which are open really are in excellent shape already - it is a place which will be worth another visit to see how things are going.
Next to the castle is a park with climbing frame, swings etc for the kids which makes a great picnic site.
The guide and tour were excellent and well worth waiting for. The rooms inside are fasinating and add enough to interest young children they were so well decorated. Our guide Marie really illuminated the history of the place and was able to give the tour in english. It left us wanting to know more about the history of the russian princess who built it and the family/staff who lived and worked there.
The current owners are trying to restore the castle to its former glory but the rooms which are open really are in excellent shape already - it is a place which will be worth another visit to see how things are going.
Next to the castle is a park with climbing frame, swings etc for the kids which makes a great picnic site.
Written September 20, 2011
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Hugh W
Tavistock, UK36 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
Strangely fascinating architectural mishmash of all sorts of different styles, both outside and inside. Chateau has been restored over last few years, interior can only be visited in company of a guide. The female guide who looked after our group was very engaging and well informed, but spoke far too fast for most non-native French speakers to understand. fortunately I am a French teacher, so could interpret for my sister who nevertheless normally understands French quite easily. This was a shame, and slightly created the impression that we were being rushed from room to room.
Most entertaining thing to see - statue of the great Gaulish warrior Vercingetorix in an extremely camp pose in the grounds!
Most entertaining thing to see - statue of the great Gaulish warrior Vercingetorix in an extremely camp pose in the grounds!
Written July 19, 2014
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Laurence D
Princeton, NJ117 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
Lovely place of a fairly tale castle and story in the quaint city of Concarneau. Beautiful castle and garden. Excellent guided tour.
Written July 21, 2021
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Honestreviewer32
Ireland93 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Lovely, quirky, quaint castle but my problem with this attraction is that the brochures market it as wheelchair friendly, and it is not. There is no disabled parking, the terrain is rough ground and to enter you have to go up steps and descent steps through the historic gate house and it's narrow door widths (this is where the ticket office is). This is also where the toilets are, and they are not wheelchair accessible, so this attraction is not suitable for wheelchair users - unless special arrangements can be made to bring you in through a different gate and you can exit your wheelchair to access the toilet.
The house itself has a few steps up/down to get around. I did not do the crypt part of the tour due to the number of stairs, but I managed to walk about the house with crutches, leaving my wheelchair in the car.
The tour guides are voluntary and we had a lovely young student giving our tour - she was actually Polish, studying English Art History but living in France since a child I think. The tour was in French but we had been given an English paper guide so I didn't feel like we missed out on anything, plus our guide did speak some English and could fill us in on bits and pieces.
A lovely attraction to visit. Quite unusual, small and quirky as castles and chateau's go. I do wish though that the French tourism board would crack down on these sites that say that they are wheelchair friendly, bit in reality are not. We came across this a few times.
The house itself has a few steps up/down to get around. I did not do the crypt part of the tour due to the number of stairs, but I managed to walk about the house with crutches, leaving my wheelchair in the car.
The tour guides are voluntary and we had a lovely young student giving our tour - she was actually Polish, studying English Art History but living in France since a child I think. The tour was in French but we had been given an English paper guide so I didn't feel like we missed out on anything, plus our guide did speak some English and could fill us in on bits and pieces.
A lovely attraction to visit. Quite unusual, small and quirky as castles and chateau's go. I do wish though that the French tourism board would crack down on these sites that say that they are wheelchair friendly, bit in reality are not. We came across this a few times.
Written September 18, 2017
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Len L
Crudwell, UK180 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
See what you can do when money's no object. This was a 15th century manor house transformed in the 19th century into a chateau by a Russian Imperial Princess, ZĂ©naĂŻde Narisckine and her husband Count Charles de Chauveau, to be a holiday home. Apparently she only spent a couple of months there each summer. The place eventually (late 20th century) fell on hard times and was pretty derelict and extensively looted. It is now being renovated with a mish mash of furniture and other accoutrements but, nevertheless, is very charming. Guided tours are included in the entry price and our guide, Sarah, an art and architecture student from The Sorbonne, Paris, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic - bravo. The gardens are pleasant but not very extensive so I'd suggest you ring in advance to get some idea of when the tours set off. There is a simple cafe but nothing else to occupy your time. Worth a visit but beware, cash only, no credit cards.
Written June 29, 2017
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Guenter A. B
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany51 contributions
Aug 2022
went there for a concert by the OCTUOR DE RANCE...fantastic music in a equivalent setting. Wonderful garden and woods
Written August 15, 2022
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glyn l
Fareham, UK634 contributions
Jul 2019
This chateau tells a sad story .Built in 19 century it was hardly lived in and then left , stripped of stuff and the current owner is trying to gradually renovate it.The kitchen with all its valuable tiles , that were not taken, is probably the highlight.Enjoyable
Written September 11, 2019
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Le château est il ouvert aux visites en dehors de la période estivale ?
Written October 3, 2018
bonsoir, non : Ouvert du 6 Juin au 16 Septembre 2018 inclus
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Written October 4, 2018
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