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Village guide · Côtes-d'Armor, Bretagne · 4 places to discover

A town perched on a rocky promontory, Moncontour has preserved its fortified gates and timber-framed houses, witnesses to its rich past as a Breton stronghold.

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The 4 must-see places in Moncontour

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Fortified Gates of Moncontour Must-see

Remains of the town's former medieval fortifications, including the Porte Saint-Jean.

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Timber-Framed Houses of Moncontour Must-see

Fifteenth and sixteenth century timber-framed residences lining the streets of the perched town.

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Panorama of Moncontour

A viewpoint from the promontory over the surrounding Côtes-d'Armor countryside.

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Saint-Mathurin Church of Moncontour

A 16th-century church renowned for its Renaissance stained glass, the religious heart of the Breton town.

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