La Bourdonnaye family

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Noble family
	Gules, three pilgrim's staffs (bourdons) argent
Place of origin	Duchy of Brittany
Founded	15th century (noble extraction proven to 1427)
Historic seat	Château de la Bourdonnaye; Hôtel de Blossac; Château de Blossac;
Titles	Titles and offices Marquess of La Bourdonnaye (1717) ; Count of Blossac ; Baron of the Empire ; Peer of France ; Senator of Maine-et-Loire ; Deputy of Maine-et-Loire ; Intendant ; Président à mortier of the Parlement of Brittany ;
Members	General; Maréchal de camp; Rector; Mayor of Rennes; Mayor of Carentoir;
Distinctions	Order of Saint Michael; Maintenue de noblesse (1668);
Traditions	Duchy of Brittany; Kingdom of France;
Motto	Pro aris et focis; (For altar and hearth)
Cadet branches	La Bourdonnaye; La Bourdonnaye-Blossac;

The La Bourdonnaye family is an extant family of the French nobility of "ancient extraction" (noblesse d'ancienne extraction), with proof of nobility dating back to 1427. The family originated in Brittany.

Under the Ancien Régime, the family primarily held positions in the judiciary and royal administration. Its members include knights of the Order of Saint Michael, a bishop, several general officers, a deputy during the Bourbon Restoration who served as a minister to King Charles X, a mayor of Rennes, and various other deputies.