Château de la Chasse à Iffendic en Ille-et-Vilaine

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Origin and history

The Château de la Chase, located in Iffendic in Brittany, dates from the 4th quarter of the 18th century. It is mainly known to house originally a bas-relief in marble, made in 1781 by sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. This funerary monument, commissioned between 1777 and 1781 by the Countess of Ennery and her sister, Countess Cécile Cahuvigny de Blot, was dedicated to the memory of a late near. Today, this bas-relief is preserved at the Louvre Museum after being acquired by the State in 1943.

The bas-relief, classified as Historic Monument by decree of 1 September 1930, represents a major artistic testimony of the late eighteenth century. Although the castle itself is not detailed in the sources, its link with Houdon, a renowned sculptor of the time, and its history linked to aristocratic sponsors make it a notable element of Breton heritage. The approximate address of the castle is 14 La Chasse, 35750 Iffendic, in the department of Ille-et-Vilaine.

Practical information on opening to the public, renting rooms or possible guest rooms is not specified in the available sources. Only the location, assessed as "passable" (note 5/10), and the protection of the bas-relief are clearly documented. The castle remains associated with an artistic and historical heritage, although its current state and uses are not described in detail.

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