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Château Brûlé

Brûlé Castle

Villerest

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Villerest

To make a day of it

Château Brûlé stands in Villerest (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château Brûlé in Villerest is a porphyry wall, built from rare volcanic stone, classified as a historical monument since 1913. This fortification stands out for the exceptional nature of its construction and its place in the Loire landscape.

What to know

  • The wall is constructed from porphyry, a volcanic stone with geological characteristics specific to the region.
  • The site has been protected as part of the built heritage for over a century.
  • No access or visiting information is available; it is recommended to contact local services before visiting.

Where this château is

Villerest · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Villerest, Loire

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00117680

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Frequently asked

Since when is Château Brûlé protected?
The wall was classified as a historical monument by decree on 3 May 1913.
What material is this fortification built from?
It is constructed from porphyry, a volcanic stone.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Loire