When was Chassignolles castle built?

It was built between 1240 and 1250, in the 13th century, in the style of fortresses from the time of Philippe Auguste.

Is Chassignolles castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order issued on 7 February 1994.

Has the castle undergone major changes?

Yes, it was altered in the 15th and 17th centuries and suffered a fire in 1860.

Can visitors go inside Chassignolles castle?

No information on visiting conditions is available, so it is best to check with local sources.

Castle of Chassignolles

Chassignolles

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Where: Chassignolles

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Château de Chassignolles stands in Chassignolles (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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Chassignolles, in the Haute-Loire department, stands a fortified castle built in the mid-13th century, following the defensive model favoured under Philippe Auguste. Its rectangular layout, flanked by four round corner towers and two square towers set into the east and west walls, remains clearly legible despite a fire that struck the building in 1860. Visitors interested in medieval military architecture will find here a fairly pure example of Auvergne's defensive geometry, altered in the 15th and 17th centuries.

Written from Château fort de Chassignolles

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since an inscription order dated 1994.
The building dates mainly from the 13th century, with alterations made in the 15th and 17th centuries.
No opening hours, admission fees or access conditions are available for this site, so checking locally before visiting is advisable.
The visit suits those interested in military architecture and exterior remains rather than a site set up for organised public tours.

Where this château is

Chassignolles · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Chassignolles, Haute-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132737
Period of construction: 13th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was Chassignolles castle built?: It was built between 1240 and 1250, in the 13th century, in the style of fortresses from the time of Philippe Auguste.
Is Chassignolles castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order issued on 7 February 1994.
Has the castle undergone major changes?: Yes, it was altered in the 15th and 17th centuries and suffered a fire in 1860.
Can visitors go inside Chassignolles castle?: No information on visiting conditions is available, so it is best to check with local sources.