The renaissance of Beaumanoir château in Évran, driven by a young couple of owners
Beaumanoir: a couple of engineers breathe new life into Évran’s château
In Évran, within the Côtes-d'Armor department, Mathilde and Gabriel, two engineers from Arts et Métiers, have been restoring the 1628-built château de Beaumanoir since 2025. They opened it to the public for the 2026 European Heritage Days.
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Since 2025, Mathilde and Gabriel, two engineers trained at Arts et Métiers, have been restoring life to the château de Beaumanoir in Évran, within the Côtes-d'Armor department. Built in 1628 and left to fall into disrepair in 2000, the historic monument opened its doors to the public for the European Heritage Days on 19 and 20 September 2026.
The Combat of the Thirty, a foundational act
In 1351, Jean III de Beaumanoir led thirty Breton knights against thirty Anglo-Breton combatants in the famous Combat of the Thirty, a pivotal episode in the Breton War of Succession. As Marshal of Brittany, he cemented his family’s name in regional history long before the current château was built.
An architectural manifesto of Louis XIII style
The château de Beaumanoir stands out for its symmetrical composition typical of Louis XIII style, its richly carved Renaissance entrance and its inverted boat-keel roofs—a silhouette instantly recognisable across the Côtes-d'Armor landscape.
From abandonment to renaissance
After decades as a children’s reception centre and subsequent abandonment in 2000, the château became private property in 2010. Since 2025, its new owners, Mathilde and Gabriel—two Arts et Métiers engineers—have been leading a comprehensive restoration and revival effort, welcoming guided tours by appointment, receptions and cultural events.
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