Timeline

Key figures

Origin and history

The Château de Galinée, located in the commune of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo in the Côtes-d的Armor, finds its origins at the end of the 13th century, when the family of Cognetz began its construction. This first building, which has now disappeared, was the heart of a high-justice chestnut, a symbol of local seigneurial power. In the 16th century, it was replaced by a new castle composed of a main body and two wings in return for square, of which still remain a polygonal tower and an entrance door decorated with family coats of arms.

The history of the castle is marked by successive destructions: damaged by the English in 1758, it suffered a fire in 1851 which ravaged a large part of the buildings. In 1971, a new construction further altered the historic site. Despite these hazards, some remarkable elements, such as the 17th-century dovecoier, the 18th-century outbuildings, and a chapel built in 1715 but deeply redesigned. The current house corps dates back to 1865, erected by Charles the Picot, then owner of the premises.

The castle of Galinée illustrates the architectural and social evolution of a Breton seigneury, moving from a medieval fortress to an aristocratic residence, then to an agricultural and residential complex. Its inclusion in the general inventory of cultural heritage bears witness to its historical importance, despite the transformations that have taken place over the centuries. The preserved remains, such as the coats of arms of the families of the Cognets and Bréhant, recall the alliances and prestige of its former owners.

External links