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High above the town spectacular views can be had of the river and the town, from near the site of the old Château, of which nothing now remains except the ruins of some of the walls.
We did notice that on this high hill a modern "maison de retraité " has been built and thought the retired residents would need to be very fit and active to enjoy a walk to the Belvédère.
Our stamina failed so we did not make it to the actual viewpoint and took these photos a bit lower down near the Chapelle.
Updated Aug 8, 2008
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There was very little traffic in the lanes around the Chapelle but there were lots of horses, mostly ridden by very small girls being led by their instructors. On our way down we noticed a sign to a Riding School.
Written Jul 24, 2008
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Do keep an eye open for the row of 17thC thatched cottages in the lane to the left of the entrance to the church grounds. All appear tp be lived in and are beautifully kept.
Written Jul 24, 2008
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This is the chapel of the former Chateau. It stands in a typical Breton enclosure and is accessed through a triumphal arch dating from the 16th century but like the Chapel modified in the 17th and 18th centuries.
The most interesting thing to be seen outside the church is the 15th century Calvary cross.
Our Green Michelin Guide told us that the interior has some of the 13th Century columns and capitals and 17th Century altar pieces, but the church was firmly closed and there was no indication as to whether services are held here or if it is ever open to the public. It was apparently "extensively restored" in 1991.
Written Jul 24, 2008
Châteaulin - the name sounded so pretty I was sure the town would be as attractive as it sounded. Situated around a large loop on the banks either side of the River Aulne, which at this point is part...
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