Creation of property 1880 (≈ 1880)
Exotic villa and garden.
1901
Construction of the neo-gothic mansion
Construction of the neo-gothic mansion 1901 (≈ 1901)
Villa replaced by Felix Ollivier.
4 août 1992
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 4 août 1992 (≈ 1992)
Registration of the garden and walls.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Garden with its fence walls (cad. B 428, 436, 439, 440, 441, 467, 468, 693) : entry by order of 4 August 1992
Key figures
Félix Ollivier - Architect
Designed the neo-Gothic mansion in 1901.
Origin and history
The Kestellic Garden is a botanical area located in Plouguiel, in the Côtes-d'Armor department in Brittany. Created around 1880, it revolves around a villa surrounded by an exotic garden, embellished with two waterfalls, ponds, a water jet and rare plantations such as douglas, redwood, tulip trees and cedars. A rose garden completes this landscaping, reflecting the enthusiasm of the era for exotic plant species and picturesque gardens.
In 1901, the original villa was demolished to give way to a neo-Gothic Breton mansion designed by architect Felix Ollivier. This architectural change marks a transition to an affirmed regional style, while preserving the botanical spirit of the place. After World War II, a new owner enriched the garden by planting more than 500 exotic species, reinforcing its exceptional character.
The Kestellic Garden is listed as historical monuments by order of 4 August 1992, thereby recognizing its heritage value. This classification not only protects landscape developments (cascades, basins, fence walls), but also the botanical and architectural heritage of the site, a witness to the aesthetic and scientific developments of the 19th and 20th centuries.
