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Château d'Ancinet, Doyet

Château d'Ancinet

Ancinet Castle

Doyet

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Where
Doyet

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Château d'Ancinet stands in Doyet (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Doyet, in the Allier department, Ancinet castle stands on a rocky outcrop above the Œil valley. This 15th-century manor retains three towers, including a stair turret, and above all a monumental fireplace with a boldly carved mantel, still visible in the ground-floor hall. The site combines the medieval dwelling with later farm buildings that reflect the estate's rural past.

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What to know

  • The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1983, mainly for its ground-floor fireplace.
  • The building stands on a rocky outcrop, with a retaining wall still visible on the south-east side.
  • No information on opening hours, admission fees or access conditions is available for this site.
  • The visit will mostly appeal to those interested in medieval architecture and carved fireplaces.

Where this château is

Doyet · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

03170 Doyet

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00093085
Period of construction
15th century

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Frequently asked

When was Ancinet castle built?
The current manor dates from the 15th century, though the site had earlier occupations.
What can be seen inside Ancinet castle?
The most notable feature is a monumental fireplace with a finely carved mantel, located in the ground-floor hall.
Is Ancinet castle a listed historic monument?
It has been listed as a historic monument since a 1983 order, which specifically protects its fireplace.
Where is Ancinet castle located?
It stands in the commune of Doyet, in the Allier department, overlooking the Œil valley.

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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 — Allier

From the same period — 15e siècle

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