When was Chanterelle Castle built?

It dates from the first half of the 15th century and represents a type of large fortified regional house from the late Middle Ages.

What defensive features are visible on the castle?

The building is protected by turrets at the north and east angles, and topped by a wall walk resting on corbels.

Can the castle be visited?

Visiting conditions and opening hours are not publicly documented; contact the town hall of Saint-Vincent-de-Salers for information.

Château de Chanterelle

Chanterelle Castle

Saint-Vincent-de-Salers

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Vincent-de-Salers

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Château de Chanterelle stands in Saint-Vincent-de-Salers (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Chanterelle Castle is a fortified manor dating from the early 15th century, built according to the defensive principles of the late Middle Ages. Rectangular in plan, it is distinguished by its turrets at the north and east angles, and by its corbelled wall walk. It is a characteristic example of aristocratic residential architecture in the Cantal region.

What to know

The building dates from the first half of the 15th century and has been listed as a historical monument since 1946.
Access, opening hours and visiting conditions are not documented publicly.
The turrets flanking the building and its wall walk reflect a transition between defensive castle and noble residence.

Where this château is

Saint-Vincent-de-Salers · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Vincent-de-Salers, Cantal

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093665
Period of construction: first half of the 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Chanterelle Castle built?: It dates from the first half of the 15th century and represents a type of large fortified regional house from the late Middle Ages.
What defensive features are visible on the castle?: The building is protected by turrets at the north and east angles, and topped by a wall walk resting on corbels.
Can the castle be visited?: Visiting conditions and opening hours are not publicly documented; contact the town hall of Saint-Vincent-de-Salers for information.