The Genuine Josselin Castle Travel Guide (1-day)

Last Update: October 27, 2022
Brittany, Castle, France, France, Road Trip

One of Brittany’s most beautiful Castle. Josselin castle has a medieval face and a renaissance one. Plus, its park is amazing and Josselin town is itself a medieval town.

Introduction

The castle of Josselin is located in the city of Josselin, in west of France, Brittany region. The town is home to 2500 people and is most known for the Josselin Castle. A beautiful piece of art. Yet the town itself is cute with is old medieval style and half-timbered house.

The Castle is still home of the Rohan family and can be visited. Only the first floor though. Yet it is amazing and well preserved. The park of the Castle is also the perfect place to relax.

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Getting there

The easiest way to reach Josselin town is by car. There are plenty of parking around. But if you prefer public transport, you can take a TGV (High-speed train) from Paris to Rennes and then hop on a bus to Josselin. The connection is made several times a day.

Moving Around

The best way to move around Josselin is on foot. The town is actually quite small, and you can reach almost everywhere walking.

When to Visit

The castle of Josselin is open:

4^th April to 30^th June: daily from 2 to 6pm
1^st July to 31^st August: daily from 1:30pm to 6pm
September: daily from 2pm to 5:30pm
October: Weekends only from 2 to 5:30pm

The best time to visit is during July and August. At this time both castle entrances are open. The rest of the time, the access is from the doll museum.

Where to Stay

There are not tons of choices in town, yet you will be able to stay overnight if you desire so:

Guesthouse: Le 14 St Michel
Hotel: Hôtel Restaurant Du Château

What to Eat

We would recommend stopping at Crêperie La Marine for some yummy crepes and a jar of cider. Making a reservation might be a good idea (+33 2 97 22 21 98)

Things to do

Josselin Castle Medieval Side

Visit one of the most beautiful castles in Brittany. From the lower part of town, you can admire the huge 60m tower protecting the castle.

Josselin Castle

Visit the renaissance part of the castle and its ground floor to discover how people were living at this time. The entrance cost 10.5€ but it is completely worth it. If you are interested in the story of the castle, it is told (in French) in front of the castle. The castle is home to the Rohan family, and old French family.

Josselin Castle Park

You can stroll around the French garden, built in the 20^th century. But also discover a Rose garden with over 40 varieties and finally end in the English garden to relax on the laying chair.

Dolls Museum

With over 5000 dolls, it is an impressive and unusual museum. Located within the Josselin Castle, the dolls were the collection of the great grandmother of the Rohan family, and were found in the Attic some 40 years ago.

Old town

There are 3 little trails that the city made to bring you around the city. But you do not need to follow them and can simply get lost between the beautiful medieval town.

Medieval Garden

If you need some fresh spices, the medieval garden has lots of them. Feel free to pick the one you want. It is made for that.

Basilic our lady of Roncier

Visit the Roman catholic church of Josselin. Built in the 12^th century, it is a nice piece of gothic and Neo Gothic art.

Itinerary

The whole city and castle can be discovered in a single day:

Visit the Old town
Visit the Basilic our lady of Roncier
Taste fresh spice at the Medieval Garden
Walk along the canal and see the Josselin Castle Medieval Side
Lunch at the Creperie
Visit the Josselin Castle
Visit the Dolls Museum
Relax at the Josselin Castle Park

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Moving Around

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Where to Stay

What to Eat

Things to do

Josselin Castle Medieval Side

Josselin Castle

Josselin Castle Park

Dolls Museum

Old town

Medieval Garden

Basilic our lady of Roncier

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