The first recorded construction on this site dates from 843; the present building was begun around 1440 by the Trécesson family. The moated château, which has its own private chapel - the Chapel of St. John - is still inhabited today... by the Trécesson family.
There are many stories and legends attaching to the château, of which the best known is the story of La Dame Blanche - The White Lady. Around 1750 a new bride was abducted on the night of her wedding (probably by her two brothers who were against the marriage) and buried alive in the grounds of the château. This wicked deed was witnessed by a poacher who informed the chatelaine of this heinous crime. Her grave was found at first light and she was disinterred still breathing, but died shortly afterwards without revealing the identity of her abductors. Her wedding dress and her bouquet rested on the altar of the chapel until the revolution as witness to her dreadful fate.
It is scary to think that the people you have to fear the most is your family. In a murder husband and family must be cleared first. Keep one eye open when you sleep tonight.
Chilling image!