CASTLE AND ESTATE OF SUSCINIO

Built in the late Middle Ages, probably under the impetus of Pierre de Dreux and above all his son Jean^1er dit Leroux in the first half of the ^13th century, the Domaine de Suscinio, ideally situated between land and sea, stands in what was once a vast wooded area, now classified as a protected natural area endowed with a rich biodiversity. This exceptional testimony to the life of the Dukes of Brittany, for whom it was the preferred residence, underwent several major restoration campaigns under the Montfort ducal dynasty. In 1532, Château de Suscinio became part of the royal domain. Among the prestigious owners who succeeded one another over the centuries were Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Médicis and Henri IV... Today, the estate welcomes you all year round and offers you the chance to reawaken its legends and relive the great episodes in its history and rich life through numerous events. During the summer months, don't miss Suscinio's nocturnes: the estate's walls are decked out in light and sound as night falls, for a show based on Arthurian legend. The evenings end with a fireworks display. Oyé, oyé, notice to the public: put on your shoes and dress warmly (not all parts of the building are heated) to set off after the visit on the discovery trails, some 65 hectares of natural areas accessible to all free of charge.