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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When to Visit
The castle of Josselin is open:
- 4th April to 30th June: daily from 2 to 6pm
- 1st July to 31st 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
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.
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
À vaillant coeur rien d’impossible. – Jacques Cœur – For a valiant heart nothing is impossible.”
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