How old is the château d'Esplantas?

The circular keep dates from the 13th century, while other parts of the building were added in the 16th and 18th centuries.

Is the château d'Esplantas a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 14 June 2002, covering the entire site.

What architectural style is the keep?

It is a circular keep of the Philippian type, built on the model spread under Philip Augustus.

Château d'Esplantas

Esplantas Castle

Esplantas-Vazeilles

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Where: Esplantas-Vazeilles

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Château d'Esplantas stands in Esplantas-Vazeilles (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château d'Esplantas is notable for its circular keep dating from the 13th century, built on the model spread under Philip Augustus. The building combines medieval defensive features, a domed vault and an entrance raised to the first floor, with later additions: Renaissance openings and portal from the 16th century, and 18th century fireplaces and woodwork. The whole complex, including its enclosing walls, terraces and gardens, lies in the commune of Esplantas-Vazeilles, in the Haute-Loire department.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2002, covering the whole site.
The 13th century circular keep is the oldest surviving element.
No verified information on opening hours, fees or access conditions is available.
The property includes enclosing walls, terraces and gardens in addition to the buildings.

Where this château is

Esplantas-Vazeilles · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Le Bourg, 43170 Esplantas

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Château phone number

+33 4 71 77 19 70

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092670
Period of construction: 13th century, 16th century, 18th century

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How old is the château d'Esplantas?: The circular keep dates from the 13th century, while other parts of the building were added in the 16th and 18th centuries.
Is the château d'Esplantas a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 14 June 2002, covering the entire site.
What architectural style is the keep?: It is a circular keep of the Philippian type, built on the model spread under Philip Augustus.