Château de Combourg
A medieval castle where the writer Chateaubriand spent his youth. In his Memoirs from Beyond the Grave, he describes its gloom and romance.
Built between the 11th and 15th centuries, Château de Combourg has four pointed towers reflected in the lake, looking like a fairy-tale castle. Chateaubriand's father bought the castle in 1761, and the writer spent his boyhood here. His bedroom and study are still preserved and can be seen on a guided tour, and you can stroll through the English-style gardens. Opening seasons and ticket prices are listed on the official website. The town itself is quiet and lies about 40 km from Mont-Saint-Michel. It pairs well with Dinan or Fougères.
Opening hours
Seasonal (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Mont-Dol
- Couesnon Dam & Footbridge
- Mont-Saint-Michel & Abbey
- Mont-Saint-Michel Bay Crossing
- Granville Upper Town
- Christian Dior Museum
- Chausey Islands
- Abbaye de la Lucerne