Next to Fougères: a new Harry Potter-style school of witchcraft will open its doors

Manuel Roussel (owner of the castle) in the banquet hall. ©Mélissa Coeffard

Wingardium Leviosa to levitate objects Stupefix to immobilize someone. Many are still waiting for their letter of admission to join the mythical school of witchcraft hogwarts and learn these spells.

For all of those, a new school will open in next october close to ferns.

Original furniture mixed with magical accessories

In the heart of the Breton countryside, the rock castle Gate go welcome its first class of sorcerer’s apprentices.

In this listed monument at the national level, visitors will be able to access various rooms in the castle, some of which have never been opened to the public.

Example of accessory from the universe of the school of witchcraft.
Example of accessory from the universe of the school of witchcraft. ©Mélissa Coeffard

With his original furniture and its tapestries listed as a National Treasure, the castle promiseswonder and a dive into a universe similar to that of wizard in glasses.

Homes based on each person’s personality

In addition, each visitor will be awarded a house. Each of them will be based on the history of the castle. Each home corresponds to one of the families who occupied the premises, but is also based on personality.

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For example, the Boucfleche house, created for the intrepid and the competitors, echoes the last family to have lived on the estate. The Boutray familyowner from 1866 to 2016.

The Cerfdelune house will bring together creative people and dreamers. Fauvedor the brave and the adventurers. And the Busarde house, the mischievous and the pranksters.

Another example of an accessory from the world of witchcraft.
Another example of an accessory from the world of witchcraft. ©Mélissa Coeffard

A light show and a visit to the castle

From November 22 to 5, two formulas will be offered to sorcerer’s apprentices.

The afternoon formula will allow visit the castleand of discover new pieces such as the dormitories, the staff room and the Great Hall for a total duration of approximately 2 hours (25-30€).

The evening formula as for her, promises a meal in the banquet hall in the company of teachers and some director. The evening will end with a sound and light show in the courtyard of the castle. For a total duration of approximately 3h30 (90€).

The Ticketing will be opened in September 2022but activities in connection with the new school of wizards will be offered from the start of month of July.

Vials used to make potions (original object of the castle. At the time, containing medicines)
Vials used to make potions (original object of the castle. At the time, containing medicines) ©Mélissa Coëffard

10,000 visitors expected

“We are expecting around 10,000 visitors over the entire fortnight. For banquets, for example, we hope to receive 3,000 people, at the rate of 200 people per evening.”

Manuel Roussel, owner of the premises since 2016.

He is also the one who imagined this universe. ” The story is entirely based on the castle. […] This kind of event allows promote local heritage too often forgotten,” he adds.

Melissa Coeffard

Instagram of the Château du Rocher Portail: @chateaulerocherportail Website of the château: https://lerocherportail.fr/guide/

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