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Perrian Castle is a ruins building located in Lanrodec, in the Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany. Built between the second half of the 16th century and the first half of the 17th century, it was originally a fortified castle, surrounded by moat and equipped with towers housing artillery casesmates. Today, only the moats and some remains remain, including a Renaissance chimney decorated with cariatids, classified as a historical monument in 1928.

The chimney, the most remarkable element still visible, is framed by two pillars surmounted by Renaissance capitals. Each pillar is flanked by a cariatide with a curved ornament, while ground crows support a tablet above the chimney. Some architectural elements have been moved to other sites, such as the Villa l'Épave in Saint-Quay-Portrieux or local farms.

The castle of Perrian was partially listed as historical monuments by order of 10 September 1928, especially for its grey granite fireplace. Although the remains are now limited, they reflect the defensive and residential architecture of the Breton Renaissance, marked by the influence of Italian styles and the adaptation to the military needs of the time.

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