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Origin and history

The Kerléguen mansion was built in 1476, as evidenced by an inscription on a fireplace, to serve as a presbytery for the parish priests of Grand-Champ until the Revolution. This building, located in Morbihan, embodies the Breton civil architecture of the late Middle Ages. It was thoroughly redesigned in the 17th and 18th centuries, while retaining original elements such as its square structure and a turret of round staircase.

The façade of the manor is distinguished by carved gargoyles, including one representing a wolf, as well as by two splints decorated with figures. The main door, surmounted by a braid, and a stone sink in the kitchen testify to its domestic and religious use. These architectural details reflect both practical functions and a decorative will characteristic of the time.

Ranked a historic monument in 1928, the Kerléguen mansion illustrates the evolution of ecclesiastical houses in Brittany. His history is linked to the parish life of Grand-Champ, where he sheltered the parish priests for nearly three centuries. Today, there remains a preserved example of the Breton rural heritage, mixing medieval heritage and subsequent transformations.

The site is located in the hamlet of Kerléguen, 1.2 km from the village of Grand-Champ, in a typical Morbihan bocage setting. Its listing in the inventory of historical monuments underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its role in local history. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) confirm its ancient status and architectural value.

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