Castle of Suscinio

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1. History of the castle
2. Photo Gallery

Impressive fortress built and altered in XIIIe and XVe centuries at the edge of the ocean, the castle of Suscinio was one of the favorite residences of the dukes of Brittany. Passed to the crown of France in 1520, the castle fell little by little ruins some and, sold like national good with the Revolution, was used then as stone quarry. The general council of Morbihan, owner since 1965, undertook there significant work of restoration with the area and state aid. Today seven are preserved all and their courtines of XIIIe and XIVe centuries. Moreover the castle a museum of the history of Brittany and Morbihan shelters. Very rich medieval tilings discovered in edge of the ditch are presented in particular.

Castle :

Castle of Suscinio
56370 Sarzeau

Phone : + 33 2 97 41 91 91 Fax : + 33 2 97 41 75 01
Email : suscinio@sagemor.fr

Proprietor : City property - Listed monument

The castle is open all days :

- In January of 10h with 12h and 14h with 17h except Tuesday
- From February to Mars during the school holidays of 10h with 12h and 14h with 18h & Except school holidays of 10h à12h and 14h with 18h except Tuesday
- From April at May of 10h with 12h and 14h with 19h
- From June to September of 10h with 19h
- From October in mid-November during the school holidays of 10h with 12h and 14h with 18h & Except school holidays of 10h with 12h and 14h with 18h except Tuesday
- Of mid-November at December of 10h with 12h and 14h with 17h except Tuesday.

The castle is closed 1st at January 10