Castle of Comper

J’ai découvert ce château par l’affiche d’une de leurs expositions. Le dessin entre art nouveau et fantasy m’ayant bien plu, je suis allée voir de plus près de quoi il s’agissait. Dès l’ouverture à 10h devant les grilles du château, je découvrais en entrant un superbe paysage d’un lac ou d’un étang sur les rives duquel le château est en fait construit. Le temps pluvieux donnait également une atmosphère particulière qui s’accommodait bien avec le lieu qui abrite en fait le Centre de l’Imaginaire Arthurien. Pour ce qui est de l’exposition, je l’ai trouvé très intéressante même si par moment un peu « kitsch ». Une exposition permanente retrace les légendes arthuriennes, les origines des différents personnages, leurs mythes et évolutions dans l’histoire et met véritablement en relation la part de légende et la part de réalité de ces personnages merveilleux : Merlin, Viviane, Arthur etc.. Des scènes sont formées avec des mannequins habillés de vêtements d’époque pour illustrer tel ou tel épisode. Petit détail en plus : Il y’a plein de chauve-souris ! Après que l’une d’elle m’est volé sous le nez j’en ai aperçu plusieurs suspendue sur le plafond.

I found this castle by the poster of one of their shows. The design between Art Nouveau and fantasy that I liked, I went closer to see what it was. From the opening at 10am at the gates of the castle, I discovered entering a beautiful landscape of a lake or pond on the banks of which the castle is actually built. The rainy weather also gave a special atmosphere which accommodated well with the place that actually houses the Centre for Arthurian. In terms of exposure, I found it very interesting although at times a bit "kitsch." A permanent exhibition traces the Arthurian legends, the origins of various characters, myths and developments in history and really puts in relation the part of legend and reality from these wonderful characters: Merlin, Viviane, Arthur etc. .. Scenes are formed with models dressed in period clothing to illustrate a particular episode. Small detail: There's lots of bats! After one of them is me stolen under the nose I have seen several hanging on the ceiling.

Viviana figlia del re Dionas fu consacrata alla foresta di Broceliande fin dall'infanzia. Merlino la conobbe vicino alla fonte di Barenton e ne fece una sua allieva e se ne innamorò. Merlino a Comper costruisce per la sua amata un palazzo di cristallo. Per nasconderlo dallo sguardo degli umani il favoloso palazzo prende le sembianze di un lago. Ma Viviana permette solo a pochi di vederlo solo per un attimo. La leggenda continua con le vicende di Viviana e Lancilotto che divverrà poi uno dei cavalieri della tavola rotonda e finisce con Merlino che si fa rinchiudere dalla donna amata a Broceliande. Affascinati da queste storie visitiamo il castello che assomiglia più ad una casa normanna, oltre l'edificio vediamo il lago ed accanto a questo una Dama. C'è chi dice che per un attimo ha visto il castello di cristallo della Dama del Lago ;) Se avete la fortuna di incontrare la dama e il musicante avete la giornata perfetta. I luoghi di Broceliande sono un posto incredibile sopratutto per chi ha dei figli e gli piacciono storie di cavalieri e dame .

Viviana daughter of King Dionas was consecrated to the forest of Broceliande since childhood. Merlin knew her close to the source of Barenton and made it one of his students and fell in love. Merlin Comper built for his beloved a crystal palace. To hide from the gaze of the human fabulous palace takes the form of a lake. But Viviana allows only a few to see him only for a moment. The legend continues with the story of Lancelot and Viviana divverrà then that one of the knights of the round table and ends with Merlin that you enclose the woman he loved in Broceliande. Fascinated by these stories visit the castle that looks more like a Norman house, and the building we see the lake and next to this a Lady. Some people say that for a moment he saw the crystal castle of the Lady of the Lake ;) If you have the chance to meet the lady and the musician you have the perfect day. Points of Broceliande is an amazing place especially for those who have children and loves stories of knights and ladies.

Le château, situé en plein cœur de la forêt de Brocéliande, abrite le Centre de l'Imaginaire Arthurien qui présente de très belles expositions permanentes et temporaires en rapport avec les légendes de la Table Ronde et de Merlin, ainsi que de nombreuses animations pour tous les âges. Pour l'anecdote, le lac de Comper au bord duquel il est situé serait en fait le lac de Viviane... Amateurs de légendes médiévales, vous allez adorer.

The castle, located in the heart of the Forest Dark Forest, home to the Centre for Arthurian which has very good permanent and temporary exhibits relating to the legends of the Round Table and Merlin, as well as many activities for all ages. For the record, Lake Comper along which it is located is in fact Lake Viviane ... Lovers of medieval legends, you'll love it.