In April, the castle is open every day from 10 a.m to 7 p.m

If you want to explore the paths around the castle, we recommend that you wear boots.

The Domaine de Suscinio : a castle with animations and a preserved natural landscape

  Heritage of Brittany, the castle of Suscinio is a must-see in the  Golfe du Morbihan

          Located in the middle of a protected natural park that is both rich and diverse, it offers a range of unique historical animations and is just a few minutes away from the beach.

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A unique castle in the Golfe du Morbihan

800 years after the laying of the first stone, the curtain walls, walkway, drawbridge, loopholes and machicolations, the Domaine  de Suscinio and its castle are an extraordinary testimony of the life of the Dukes of Brittany.

A lively & busy Estate

A place of abundant life in the Middle Ages, the Domaine de Suscinio has kept its bubbling soul. Determined to awaken fascinating legends and to tell the great episodes of its history, the Domaine offers you activities that are rich in discoveries all year long.

Link to: Les animations du château

64 hectares of protected natural areas to discover

Naturally separated from the sea by a unique dune cordon in Morbihan, the marshes and the castle of Suscinio form a protected and classified  Sensitive Natural Space where biodiversity is of a great wealth.

Over 500 animal and plant species have been inventoried here, many of which are protected, such as the pied avocet, the bluethroat, or the Kentish plover.

Suscinio : The Domain of the dukes of Brittany

The enigmatic castle of Suscinio rises in a magnificent environment, by the sea, on the Rhuys peninsula, amids Sensitive Natural Spaces.

Priory in the thirteenth century, around which an agricultural domain developed, it grows at the investigation of the Dukes of Brittany who establish there a first manor.

Redesigned and extended, it became the favourite hunting house for crowned heads.

As early as 1840, the castle of Suscinio was listed as a Historical Monument by Prosper Mérimée in the ”remarkable ruins” category. The Morbihan department purchased the castle in 1965, and improvements soon followed. The Morbihan department has been restoring it for more than 50 years.

Map of the area

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PARKING LOT

Free unsupervised parking lot

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THE DUKE’S HOUSE

Your visit begins in the house of the Duke of Brittany. The banquets’ room, the Duke’s private bedroom, baths, the Duchess’s wardrobe… In each room, you get to discover the Middle Ages way of life. Go back in time as you visit the castle!

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THE MARVELOUS LODGING

In these impressive spaces, at times vertiginous, in the West lodging, are staged the myths that marked Brittany’s history, from the beginning of the 12th century until now. Merlin is guiding you throughout most of the building and helps you to get familiar with the main characters of King’s Arthur legend.

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THE MAIN COURTYARD

It was surronded by several houses in the Middle Ages, but nowadays you’ll find an archaeological excavation area there.

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THE HUNTING CAMP

In the Middle Ages, hunting is the nobility’s favorite sport and leisure. It was regulated by numerous rules and required various skills. Discover these practices and techniques in our hunting camp.

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THE MARVELLOUS TRAIL

Length : 1,500 meters

Walk along this trail to reveal unexpected views of the castle.

Accesibility : pedestrians, dogs on a leash

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THE NATURE TRAIL

Length : 2,00 meters

Walk through the Suscinio marshes ad beach and discover their wildlife.

Accessibility : pedestrians, dogs on a leash

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 SUSCINIO BEACH

Finish your visit to the Domaine by enjoying one of Brittany’s most beautiful beaches : Suscinio Beach !

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ORNITHOLOGICAL TRAIL

Let’s discover the birds on this 1,9km trail!

THE WEST LAGOON

This lagoon is a genuine ornithological haven and works complementarily with the East lagoon: it is a breeding, feeding and rest area. This outstanding damp area is home to numerous wild birds.

Let’s try to keep quiet…

Access to the beach

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THE AMOURETTES TRAIL

Length : 1,000 meters

Explore the castle’s surroundings. For a return to the castle, far from the road, you can take this  path, following the reed bed of Corn er pont and discover the amourettes fountain.

Accessibility : pedestrians, pushchairs, bicycles, dogs on a leash

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KERMOISAN

Ticket office (from april to september)

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FREE PARKING LOT

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THE DUKE’S HOUSE

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THE MARVELLOUS LODGING

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THE MAIN COURTYARD

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THE HUNTING CAMP

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THE MARVELLOUS TRAIL

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THE NATURE TRAIL

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SUSCINIO BEACH

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THE AMOURETTES TRAIL

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