As you may know, behind Aeternum is a small business based in Brittany (in the south of Finistère to be precise). And it is well known that this region lives to the rhythm of legends, myths, and magical practices more or less known (Brocéliande, Merlin, the Fairy Viviane, the Alignments, and many others). Thus, to highlight our beautiful region, we will regularly publish little-known legends from Breton history.
This week, we head to Brocéliande, which holds a legend surprisingly independent of Merlin and King Arthur. It is about the mysterious White Lady who is said to haunt the castle of Trécesson...
The story takes place around 1750 and tells the tale of a young woman, mysteriously murdered on the very night of her wedding.
A poacher, hiding in the woods near the castle, sees two masked men coming out of a black carriage. Before his terrified eyes, these men dig a grave, then take out a young woman, dressed in a magnificent wedding gown, crowned with flowers. Despite her pleas, she is buried alive in the castle garden. The poacher, too scared to intervene, runs to warn his wife who encourages him to inform the lord of Trécesson.
In the morning, the castle servants dig at the indicated spot, but it is too late: although still breathing faintly, the young bride takes her last breath before she can reveal her identity or the reasons for this terrible act. No one ever knew who she was or why she was condemned to such an end.
Since that tragic night, it is said that the spirit of the young bride haunts the place. Witnesses claim to have seen her, appearing in a white dress on the castle roofs on full moon nights.
The castle is partly open to the public for guided tours, where you can also see the famous bride's veil, found and displayed in the chapel...
