Is the château de Boussac actually medieval?

No, despite its round towers and water-filled moats recalling the Middle Ages, the current building was constructed at the very start of the 17th century.

Where is the château de Boussac located?

It stands in the commune of Target, in the Allier department.

Is the château de Boussac a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 13 September 2019, including its moats, pond and outbuildings.

Can visitors go inside the château de Boussac?

Our data does not specify visiting conditions, so it is best to check before coming.

Château de Boussac

Boussac Castle

Target

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Target

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Boussac stands in Target (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century : 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

At Target, in the Allier department, the château de Boussac stands as a quadrangle of round towers ringed by water-filled moats, a silhouette that suggests medieval times though the building actually dates from the very beginning of the 17th century. The sheer scale of the structure (65 by 55 metres) and the regularity of its plan point to a gentry residence of the Grand Siècle rather than an old fortress. The estate still holds its original outbuildings: an orangery, kennels, a gatehouse, a laundry and a henhouse, along with a square pond laid out in the 18th century.

Written from Château de Boussac (Target)

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 13 September 2019, in its entirety along with its moats, pond and outbuildings.
The main building dates from the early 17th century despite its medieval appearance, with interior features added in the 18th century.
No information on prices, opening hours or visit duration is available in our data, so it is worth checking directly before planning a visit.
Nothing is specified regarding accessibility, parking or whether dogs are allowed on site.

Where this château is

Target · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Target, Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000057
Period of construction: 17th century : 18th century

Frequently asked

Is the château de Boussac actually medieval?: No, despite its round towers and water-filled moats recalling the Middle Ages, the current building was constructed at the very start of the 17th century.
Where is the château de Boussac located?: It stands in the commune of Target, in the Allier department.
Is the château de Boussac a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 13 September 2019, including its moats, pond and outbuildings.
Can visitors go inside the château de Boussac?: Our data does not specify visiting conditions, so it is best to check before coming.