Nicknamed the “pink palace” perches atop a rocky promontory overlooking the valley of Alder, in Cornwall. Its architecture is eclectic, mixing tradition and technological progress.
History of Chateau of Trevarez
Nicknamed the “Pink Castle” (or “Red Castle”) is one of the last castles built in France.
It was built on the north side of Roc’h Aotrou Year in the Menez Du (Black Mountains Armorican), straddling the nineteenth and twentieth centuries by the architect Walter Andrew Destailleur at the request of James Kerjégu, Chairman of Finistère (it was, they say, the Presidency of the Republic). He decided to include in its draft technical improvements of all time: central heating, hot water on all floors, modern toilets, lift, etc.. Deeply humanist James Kerjégu did enjoy this comfort unusual for that time the servants of the castle.
He died shortly after completion, and it was his daughter Frances and her husband, the Marquis de La Ferronays who stayed at the castle.
In 1941, the castle was requisitioned by the German occupying forces. It was bombed by the RAF on July 30, 1944 information from the French resistance.
Abandoned since it was sold in 1968 to the General Council of Finistère that gradually restores and maintains the surrounding park. The field is labeled as an outstanding site.
Chateau of Trevarez