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Origin and history

The Château de la Ville Huchet, located in Plouër-sur-Rance, in the Côtes-d Acquired in 1695 by Pierre de The Hague after the sale by Charles Auguste de Goyon de Matignon, the estate was completely rebuilt by Joseph de The Hague (1665-1723). The latter eliminates the medieval defensive elements (doves, drawbridges, towers) to erect a Louis XIII style castle, embellished with French gardens and landscaped perspectives. However, the site retains ancient foundations, revealing various architectural strata.

By alliance with the Magon family, the Malouin dynasties, the castle belongs in particular to Thierry Magon de La Villehuchet. In 2017, his nephew handed him over to the family of Vasselot de Régné. The monument, characterized by a curved rectangular plan with end pavilions and a wing in return, is surrounded by moat. Its facades, blankets, and entrance pavilion have been protected since 1964 as Historic Monuments, demonstrating its heritage importance.

The castle illustrates the transition between medieval defensive architecture and aristocratic residences of 17th and 18th centuries in Brittany. Its history also reflects the alliances between the land nobility (of The Hague) and the merchant bourgeoisie (Magon), typical of the port economy of Mali. The moat and the court floor, included in the 1964 protection, underline the desire to preserve both the building and its historical environment.

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