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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Road map B1. St-Vougay.
32 km (20 miles) west of Morlaix
via the N12 then the D30.
Tel (02) 98 69 93 69.
Open Feb–Jun, Sep–Oct,
Christmas hols: Wed–Mon pm;
General view of the chateau from the grounds Jul–Aug: daily. Closed Jan.
Theatre and live music: phone
for details. & 8

Well
The elegant canopy
is based on a design
provided by the
architect Androuet
du Cerceau in 1561.

. Chapel
The chapel has interesting
vaulting and contains some
fine carved reclining figures. It
is located above a room that
was used as a guardroom.

Breton Furniture at Kerjean
As well as grain bins and chests that double
as seats, Kerjean contains a few pieces of
furniture that are typical of the Léon. These
are gwele kloz (box beds), some of which are
decorated with the monograms of Christ
and of the Virgin, and pres lin (linen presses),
in which cloth was kept before it was taken
for sale. These presses are valuable items
associated with the weaving industry that
Linen press brought prosperity to the region. Box bed

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