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Beaumont Castle, located in Guitté in Côtes-d'Armor, is a 15th century building built of granite stone. It consists of an entrance body in the shape of a chestnut with two circular towers, a long building to the east and a house isolated to the north, dominating the Rance valley. The polygonal staircase tower, surmounted by a domestic oratory, and the north facade with its large panoramic bay added in the 19th century, are significant elements of its architecture.

The castle underwent important restorations at the end of the 19th century by the family of Carné, including the partial reconstruction of the house and the entrance castle, as well as the creation of an English landscaped park. The site, occupied as early as the 12th century, was initially a defensive barred spur. In 1926, the entrance door with its two towers, a small 15th century door and a corbellation on the façade were inscribed in the historical monuments.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the castle belonged to Count Henri de Carné-Trécessson. The site was classified in 1944 for its historical and architectural importance. The communes, rebuilt in the 19th century, were transformed into a hunting lodge, while the ponds created in the valley reflect the landscape of the time. The cadastre of 1836 reveals the possible location of an old dungeon, vestige of the first fortifications.

The chapel, projecting on the southern facade, seems to have retained its original plan and elements despite the restorations. The 19th century works also included the redevelopment of the north facade with a large bay with panoramic views of the Rance. The castle thus illustrates a superposition of periods, mixing medieval architecture and more recent interventions.

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