How old is the château d'Aurec?

A first stronghold existed around 1100, but the current building dates mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries.

Is the château d'Aurec a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed (inscribed) as a historic monument since an order of 31 December 1996.

Can visitors walk through the château's park?

Yes, the roughly one-hectare park, planted with century-old trees, is now open to the public as a garden.

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Aurec-sur-Loire

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Château d'Aurec stands in Aurec-sur-Loire (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Aurec-sur-Loire, this château stands on the site of a stronghold founded around 1100 by the Counts of Forez, though the building seen today dates mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries. Its scale and dominant position made it one of the region's major fortified sites. The interior retains 18th-century decoration, including woodwork, stucco and paintings across several rooms, among them a Gothic-style dining room and a yellow salon. The park, roughly one hectare in size and planted with century-old trees, now serves as a public garden.

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What to know

The château is a listed historic monument (inscription), protected since 1996.
The park, planted with century-old cedars and giant sequoias, is now open to the public as a town garden.
Available information does not specify opening hours, admission fees or visit duration, so checking locally beforehand is advisable.
Accessibility details for the site are not documented in the available information.
The building has also housed the town library, reflecting its varied use over time.

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Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	13:30-18:00
Wednesday	13:30-18:00
Thursday	13:30-18:00
Friday	13:30-18:00
Saturday	13:30-18:00
Sunday (today)	13:30-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Aurec-sur-Loire · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

37 Pl. de l'Église, 43110 Aurec-sur-Loire

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Château phone number

+33 4 15 98 02 68

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092584
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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How old is the château d'Aurec?: A first stronghold existed around 1100, but the current building dates mainly from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Is the château d'Aurec a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed (inscribed) as a historic monument since an order of 31 December 1996.
Can visitors walk through the château's park?: Yes, the roughly one-hectare park, planted with century-old trees, is now open to the public as a garden.
What can be seen inside the château d'Aurec?: Several rooms retain 18th-century decoration, including woodwork, stucco and paintings, along with an original spiral staircase.