The castle of Olbreuse

Rebuilt in the 13th or 14th century, the castle consists of a quadrilateral flanked by four corner towers with four tiers of loopholes to guard against bands of prowlers during the wars. One of the walls was removed in 1760 to allow the construction of a wing perpendicular to the central dwelling, the enlargement of the windows and the raising of the first floor of the main building. At the end of the 19th century, the first floor of the wing was raised, its roof was replaced by a zinc-covered framework and the back tower was demolished. After a slow deterioration due to lack of funds, the castle was renovated in 1967 by Christiane Desmier d'Olbreuse and her husband Félix Maingueneau. It was listed in 1973.

Private property. Free guided tour of the exterior from July to mid-August. For more information, contact Geneviève de Réals 05.49.04.98.65. and olbreusereals@free.fr