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The castle of Coatfrec, located in Ploubezre in the Côtes-d的Armor, was first mentioned in 1330 during the canonization trial of Saint Yves. Originally, he belonged to a local family before, in 1373, he moved to the family of Coëtgourheden by marriage, then to the Kerimel. These lords built the first foundations, including a house-porch with few traces left today. The present castle was rebuilt in 1462 by order of Duke Francis II of Brittany, as part of a policy of fortification of noble castles.

In the 16th century, the castle became a strategic issue during the League's wars. In 1590 Claude de Kerguezay set up a royal garrison there, but in 1592 Guy Éder de La Fontenelle, the league leader, took over by treason. The states of Brittany, faithful to King Henry IV, ordered his demolition the same year. Assieged and taken over in 1593 by the royal troops, it was partially destroyed. The ruins then passed into the hands of the families of the Parc de Locmaria and Le Pelletier de Rosanbo until the early 20th century.

The castle, surrounded by a mound of land to protect itself from artillery, was inscribed in historical monuments in 1927. Although not open to the public in normal times, recent excavations and 3D digitization have enabled us to better understand its original plan, including a south corner tower and the remains of the house porch. Today in work, it is only accessible at the occasion of exceptional events, as on Heritage Days.

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