When was the château of Onet-le-Château built?

It was built in the early 16th century, between 1518 and 1519.

Who built the château?

It was built for the canons of the Rodez cathedral chapter, who used it as a summer residence.

Is the château protected as a historic monument?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.

Can the château be seen from Rodez?

Its elevated position offers a view toward Rodez cathedral, suggesting a visual link between the two.

Château d'Onet-le-Château

Onet-le-Château

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Château d'Onet-le-château stands in Onet-le-Château (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château of Onet-le-Château stands in the commune of the same name in the Aveyron department, on the heights overlooking Rodez. Built in the early 16th century for the canons of the Rodez chapter, it served as their summer residence, with a clear view toward Rodez cathedral. The building is now listed as a historic monument.

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What to know

The château is located in the commune of Onet-le-Château, close to Rodez.
The building is listed as a historic monument.
It was built in the early 16th century as a summer residence for the canons of Rodez.
Its position offers a view toward Rodez cathedral.

Where this château is

Onet-le-Château · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Pl. du Sol de l'Arrenda, 12850 Onet-le-Château

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094095
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century

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When was the château of Onet-le-Château built?: It was built in the early 16th century, between 1518 and 1519.
Who built the château?: It was built for the canons of the Rodez cathedral chapter, who used it as a summer residence.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?: Yes, it is listed as a historic monument.
Can the château be seen from Rodez?: Its elevated position offers a view toward Rodez cathedral, suggesting a visual link between the two.