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Perronnay Castle, located in Romillé (Ille-et-Vilaine), is an emblematic monument of the 3rd quarter of the 17th century, built in 1653 to replace an ancient fortified castle destroyed during the League. The building is distinguished by its characteristic architecture of the Rennes region: a central body preceded by a double revolution perron, flanked by two discreet pavilions and a third southern pavilion with an attic to the edge. This style reflects the evolution of Breton castles, moving from medieval fortifications to more elegant and open residences, symbols of local power and aristocratic influence.

The castle belonged to several noble families over the centuries. Certified as property of the family of Saint-Gilles from 1350 until the 18th century, it then passed to the Vaucouleurs de Lanjamet and the Jan de La Hamelinaye in the 19th century, then to the Poinçon de La Blanchardière Jan de La Hamelinaye. These successions illustrate the heritage alliances and transmissions typical of the Breton aristocracy. The monument has been protected since 18 February 1948, with an inscription covering its facades and roofs, highlighting its historical and architectural value.

The history of the castle is also marked by its role in the local social and political landscape. At the time of its reconstruction in the 17th century, Brittany, which had been integrated into the Kingdom of France since 1532, experienced a period of stabilization after the disturbances of the Wars of Religion and the League. Castles like Perronnay become centres of seigneurial life, combining residential, administrative and sometimes agricultural functions. Their architecture then reflects less defense than prestige, with elements such as perrons or attices to the imperial, signs of modernity and status.

Today, the castle of Perronnay remains a testimony of this Breton aristocratic heritage. Its inscription in the Historical Monuments guarantees the preservation of its original characteristics, while opening the possibility of tourist or cultural enhancement. Although the sources do not specify its current access (visits, rentals), its location in Romillé, near Rennes, makes it a notable part of the heritage of Ille-et-Vilaine, alongside other castles in the region.

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