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Montfort-sur-Meu and the Papegaut Tower
approx. 3 km
A small town on the Meu in the Brocéliande country. The Papegaut Tower (1389), the only remnant of the fortress, housed an ecomuseum from 1984 to 2015 and has been under restoration since 2025.
Château du Pin: a night in a small Breton château at Iffendic
The Château du Pin in Iffendic is a small 19th-century château built on the site of an older manor house, a few kilometres from Montfort-sur-Meu. It now holds a gîte and guest rooms, with a garden, terrace and library, in the Brocéliande country and within reach of Lac de Trémelin and Paimpont Forest.
At a glance
- Location
- Iffendic, Ille-et-Vilaine department (Brittany), near Montfort-sur-Meu and about 24 km as the crow flies from Rennes
- Accommodation
- Small 19th-century château built on the site of an older manor house; according to Wikipedia it holds a gîte and guest rooms; Expedia describes it as an upscale château
- Highlights
- Garden and terrace, library, shared lounge, bicycles, playground, meeting room, banquet hall, free Wi-Fi, free parking, EV charging point
- Guest rating
- 9.2/10 from 47 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 5.30–9.30 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Only assistance animals are allowed · breakfast buffet at extra cost · reception staffed at set times · non-smoking
Staying at the Château du Pin: a night in a small château in Brocéliande country
To stay at the Château du Pin is to choose a small country château rather than a great monument. According to Wikipedia, the house was built in the 19th century on the site of an older manor and now holds a gîte and guest rooms. Expedia presents it as an upscale château with a garden, terrace, library and shared lounge.
In the rooms, the listing mentions free Wi-Fi, a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, a hairdryer, free toiletries, free mineral water, a flat-screen TV and central heating. Housekeeping is daily and bed linen is provided; some rooms are connecting, handy for families or groups of friends.
A breakfast buffet is served daily from 7 to 11 am for an extra charge; the listing says the food is mostly sourced from the region. For children there is a playground, and bicycles are listed among the facilities. A meeting room, a banquet hall and a wedding service round off the offer.
Photos of Château du Pin
The history of the Château du Pin and its surroundings
- 12th century – The Château de Boutavent in Iffendic shelters the lords of Montfort for nearly two centuries after the destruction of their own castle.
- 1389 – The rebuilding of the fortress at Montfort-sur-Meu is completed; the Papegaut Tower is its only remnant.
- 1627 – The castle at Montfort is partly destroyed on Richelieu’s orders.
- Before the 19th century – An older manor house called Le Pin occupies the site of today’s house.
- 19th century – The present house is built in place of the old manor.
- Today – According to Wikipedia, this small château holds a gîte and guest rooms.
The available sources are brief on the château itself. Wikipedia says the present house dates from the 19th century and replaced an older manor; its list of buildings in Iffendic also names a manor called Le Pin beside the château. The dates above therefore mostly recall the history of the neighbourhood.
In the Middle Ages Iffendic had many manor houses and castles. At Montfort-sur-Meu the Papegaut Tower takes its name from the papegai archery game, made official in 1482 and abolished in 1770; it served as a prison in the 19th century before housing an ecomuseum.
Facilities and services at the Château du Pin
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Private bathroom with shower
- Bathrobes, hairdryer, towels
- Free toiletries and mineral water
- Flat-screen TV with digital channels
- Central heating, daily housekeeping
- Connecting rooms available
Food and relaxation
- Breakfast buffet 7–11 am (extra charge)
- Food mostly sourced from the region
- Library and shared lounge
- Garden and terrace
- Children’s playground, bicycles
Château and services
- Meeting room and banquet hall
- Wedding service
- Laundry and luggage storage
- Safe at reception
- Reception staffed at set times
- Two floors, non-smoking
Parking and environment
- Free covered parking without service (limited spaces)
- EV charging point on site
- Partly LED lighting
- Water-saving showers and toilets
Where the Château du Pin is: between Montfort-sur-Meu and Brocéliande
The château lies in the commune of Iffendic, about 3 km from Montfort-sur-Meu and nearly 24 km from Rennes as the crow flies. The address given by Expedia is a departmental road (D 125) near Montfort. Montauban-de-Bretagne station is a 9-minute drive away, and Rennes - Saint-Jacques airport a 34-minute drive.
Around the château, Expedia lists Lac and Domaine de Trémelin, the Château de Boutavent, a forge museum, the Domaine de Careil and Merlin’s tomb, as well as the GR de Pays Tour de Brocéliande footpath. According to Wikipedia, the Trémelin site covers more than 220 hectares of forest, pond and heathland, with a walking circuit around the pond, a leisure centre and an equestrian centre.
Further afield, Paimpont Forest, often identified with the legendary Brocéliande, lies about twenty kilometres away, and Rennes, the regional capital, about 24 km. The Château de Combourg makes a half-day excursion.
Distances (as the crow flies from the Château du Pin)
| La Nouaye (village) | approx. 2 km |
| Montfort-sur-Meu | approx. 3 km |
| Iffendic (village centre) | approx. 3.5 km |
| Montauban-de-Bretagne station | approx. 6 km |
| Lac de Trémelin | approx. 6.5 km |
| Château de Boutavent (ruins) | approx. 9.5 km |
| Paimpont Forest | approx. 20 km |
| Rennes | approx. 24 km |
| Château de Combourg | approx. 34 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates in the Expedia listing; driving times to the station and airport are taken from that listing.
Things to see around the Château du Pin
Lake and Domaine de Trémelin
approx. 6.5 km
A natural site of over 220 hectares in Iffendic: forest, a large pond and heathland. It offers walking routes, including a circuit of the pond, a leisure centre and an equestrian centre.
Château de Boutavent
approx. 9.5 km
Ruins of a 12th-century fortress that sheltered the lords of Montfort for nearly two centuries after their own castle was destroyed. A pond in the commune also bears the name Boutavent.
Paimpont Forest (Brocéliande)
approx. 20 km
A forest of about 9,000 hectares, often identified with the Brocéliande of Arthurian legend, some 30 km south-west of Rennes.
Rennes
approx. 24 km
Capital of the Ille-et-Vilaine department and of the Brittany region, where the Ille meets the Vilaine. The 17th-century Parlement de Bretagne is a landmark of classical architecture in the centre.
Château de Combourg
approx. 34 km
A fortress built between the 12th and 15th centuries beside a large pond that Chateaubriand called the “Lac Tranquille”. Its façades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since 1966.
Tours & activities near Château du Pin
Experiences in the region that you can book online with Viator:
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Day Trip with a local driver Dinan, Cancale, Saint-Malo from Rennes - 9 hours
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Day Trip Mont Saint-Michel, Cancale & Dinan from Saint-Malo - 10 hours
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Who is the Château du Pin for?
Couples
A small château, a garden, a terrace and the calm of the Breton countryside: a simple setting for a getaway for two.
Legend and nature lovers
Lac de Trémelin, Paimpont Forest, Merlin’s tomb and the GR Tour de Brocéliande footpath are all within reach by car.
Families
A playground, a garden, bicycles and connecting rooms: the listing highlights several facilities that help when travelling with children.
Weddings and seminars
Expedia lists a wedding service, a banquet hall and a meeting room: a possible setting for a celebration or a business meeting.
Good to know before booking the Château du Pin
- Check-in is from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Reception is staffed only at set times, so let the property know if you will arrive late.
- Only assistance animals are allowed.
- The breakfast buffet (7–11 am) is available at an extra charge.
- Covered parking is free, without service, with limited spaces; an EV charging point is on site.
- The property is non-smoking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at the Château du Pin?
Yes. According to Wikipedia, this small 19th-century château holds a gîte and guest rooms, and it can be booked via Expedia.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, only assistance animals are welcome.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking at the Château du Pin?
Yes, covered parking is free, without service, with a limited number of spaces. An EV charging point is listed on site.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, a breakfast buffet is served every day from 7 to 11 am for an extra charge.
What is there to see near the Château du Pin?
Montfort-sur-Meu is about 3 km away, Lac de Trémelin 6 km, the Boutavent ruins around ten kilometres, Paimpont Forest about twenty and Rennes 24 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Château du Pin listing on Expedia.
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