Château des ducs de Bretagne
| Château des ducs de Bretagne Castle of the Dukes of Brittany | |
|---|---|
| Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France | |
The château seen from the air | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fortified château |
| Owner | Ville de Nantes |
| Controlled by | Brittany until 1532, France until present |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Restored |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 47°12′57″N 1°33′0″W / 47.21583°N 1.55000°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1207, rebuilt 1466 |
| Built by | Guy of Thouars, Duke of Brittany |
| In use | 1207–1862 |
| Events | Edict of Nantes |
The Château des ducs de Bretagne (French pronunciation: [ʃato de dyk də bʁətaɲ], "Castle of the Dukes of Brittany") is a large castle located in the city of Nantes in the Loire-Atlantique département of France; it served as the centre of the historical province of Brittany until its separation in 1956. It is located on the right bank of the Loire, which formerly fed its ditches. It was the residence of the Dukes of Brittany between the 13th and 16th centuries, subsequently becoming the Breton residence of the French Monarchy.
The castle has been listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1840. Today the castle houses the Nantes History Museum.