Real estate and lifestyle in Brittany

Brittany is a land of contrasts and character, a region where time seems to pause between ancient legends, windswept coastlines, and timeless villages. Here, the sea and the land intertwine with a deep cultural heritage, offering an art of living that is both simple and refined.

The Breton real estate market attracts those seeking authenticity, nature, and tranquillity. From Saint-Malo to Quiberon, from the Gulf of Morbihan to the spectacular Pink Granite Coast, the region reveals a wide range of properties, from traditional longères and historic manors to bold contemporary villas facing the sea. It’s a place where investing means choosing emotion over ostentation, heritage over trend.

A rare jewel of the Pink Granite Coast: 19th-century château on a private island

Just 700 metres from the postcard-worthy fishing village of Ploumanac’h (Côtes-d’Armor), facing the breathtaking Pink Granite Coast, stands one of Brittany’s most extraordinary properties, a 19th-century château set on its very own private island.

This remarkable estate, entrusted to a local Sotheby’s International Realty office with expertise across Southern Brittany, was built in 1895 by Bruno Abdank-Abakanowicz, a visionary mathematician, engineer, and inventor of Polish-Lithuanian descent. The neo-Gothic château quickly became a vibrant cultural retreat, welcoming artists and intellectuals, including novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, who wrote his Nobel Prize-winning work Quo Vadis here.

The island itself spans nearly one hectare, home to over 200 species of trees, flowering shrubs, and exotic plants. Fully renovated in the 1980s, the château features five levels of elegant living space, including a grand knights’ hall, formal dining and reception rooms, five spacious bedrooms, a panoramic lounge, and multiple sea-facing terraces.

Amenities include a sauna, a fitness room, and a covered swimming pool decked in exotic wood, which could easily be restored to its former glory. Outbuildings complete the ensemble, offering additional potential.

Two sandy beaches frame the island, ideal for swimming or lounging in privacy. Access is made easy with two private docks and the possibility to reach the island by foot or 4x4 at low tide. The property is connected to the mainland for water, electricity, and telecoms, ensuring comfort without compromise.

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

This is more than a home, it is a piece of history, nature, and culture, united on one of Brittany’s most iconic landscapes. Available under co-exclusive agreement with Bretagne Sud Sotheby’s International Realty, this prestigious château on a private island represents a truly rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property on the Pink Granite Coast.

For more information or to arrange a confidential viewing, contact Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty, your trusted advisor in exceptional real estate across France.