Can you visit the château d'Aurouze freely?

It is a ruin accessible from the outside, with no stated hours or fees.

How old is the château d'Aurouze?

Construction began in 1309, authorized by King Philip the Fair, and continued into the 15th century.

Where is the château d'Aurouze located?

It overlooks the village of Aurouze, in the commune of Molompize, in the Cantal department.

Is the château d'Aurouze a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since a protection order dated 19 December 1972.

Château d'Aurouze

Aurouze Castle

Molompize

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Château d'Aurouze stands in Molompize (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Above the village of Aurouze, in the commune of Molompize, stand the remains of a medieval fortress whose construction began in 1309 with the authorization of Philip the Fair. What survives today is a south-facing wall flanked by two towers, one having served as the keep and the other housing a spiral staircase, while the rest of the walls are partly or entirely gone. The site suits those drawn to feudal ruins, turbulent history, and open views over the valley.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins, with no known organized guided tour.
Reaching it means climbing to the promontory above the village, likely over uneven ground.
The monument has been a listed historic monument since a 1972 protection order.
As no opening hours or fees are given, it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Molompize · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Aurouze, 15500 Molompize

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093551
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century

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Can you visit the château d'Aurouze freely?: It is a ruin accessible from the outside, with no stated hours or fees.
How old is the château d'Aurouze?: Construction began in 1309, authorized by King Philip the Fair, and continued into the 15th century.
Where is the château d'Aurouze located?: It overlooks the village of Aurouze, in the commune of Molompize, in the Cantal department.
Is the château d'Aurouze a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since a protection order dated 19 December 1972.