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Lezergué Castle is an iconic 18th-century building located in the commune of Ergué-Gabéric, in the Finistère department (Bretagne region). Built of granite, it consists of a large two-storey facade, framed by two pavilions decorated with circular frontons bearing badges. Inside, a staircase with a flat double vault shows a neat architecture, although some rooms suggest that the castle has never been fully completed, as evidenced by the absence of coatings, paintings and treated woodwork.

Ranked a Historic Monument by order of 9 December 1929, Lezergué Castle is now owned by a private company. Its state of conservation, considered dangerous, prohibits any visit. Despite this, there remains a remarkable example of the 18th century Breton civil architecture, marked by the use of local granite and a symmetrical structure characteristic of the period.

Lezergué, where the castle stands, is located at the approximate address 614 Lezergue, in a typical rural setting of Finistère. Available data, including those from the Merimée database, confirm its inclusion in the protected heritage and its local historic significance. The castle thus illustrates Breton architectural heritage, while reflecting the conservation challenges of private monuments.

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