Château de Kériolet
A 19th-century neo-Gothic castle with elaborate carvings, linked to the curious story of a Russian noblewoman, opened for guided tours in summer.
Château de Kériolet lies north of Concarneau. In the 19th century the Russian princess Zinaida Yusupova funded its conversion into a lavish neo-Gothic residence, with exterior walls covered in carvings, spires and grotesque decorations. Later the estate became entangled in an inheritance dispute involving the Yusupov family. The castle is privately owned and is generally open only for guided tours in summer, with tickets costing about 8 euros. The exterior can be viewed for free, and opening dates should be checked on the official website.
Opening hours
Guided tours Jun–Sep only; closed the rest of the year
Nearby sights
- Musée de la Pêche
- Ville Close of Concarneau
- Marinarium de Concarneau
- Plage des Sables Blancs
- Pointe de Beg-Meil
- Cap Coz
- Pointe de Trévignon
- Kerascoët