How old is Conros castle?

Its oldest parts date back to the 13th century, but most of the visible building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with alterations made in the 17th century.

Is Conros castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 30 September 1991, for its staircase and the monumental fireplace on the first floor.

Where does the fireplace at Conros castle come from?

This fully painted 15th century fireplace came from Branzac castle and is attributed to Italian craftsmen.

Where is Conros castle located?

It stands in the commune of Arpajon-sur-Cère, in the Cantal department, on a rocky spur overlooking the Cère river near the Cabrières bridge.

Château de Conros

Conros Castle

Arpajon-sur-Cère

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Château de Conros stands in Arpajon-sur-Cère (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above a bend of the Cère river, Conros castle has watched over the old Cabrières bridge since the Middle Ages, a crossing where its lords once collected a toll. The present buildings combine 13th century foundations with a main residence built in the 15th and 16th centuries, topped by a 17th century imperial dome. Inside, a staircase with vaulted landings and a painted 15th century fireplace brought from Branzac castle, attributed to Italian craftsmen, are among the protected features.

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What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1991, for its staircase and the monumental fireplace on the first floor.
No verified opening hours or admission fees are available at this time.
The site stands in the commune of Arpajon-sur-Cère, in the Cantal department, overlooking the Cère river.
The surrounding grounds are laid out as an English-style park.

Where this château is

Arpajon-sur-Cère · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Arpajon-sur-Cère, Cantal

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093444
Period of construction: second half of the 15th century, 17th century

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How old is Conros castle?: Its oldest parts date back to the 13th century, but most of the visible building dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with alterations made in the 17th century.
Is Conros castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 30 September 1991, for its staircase and the monumental fireplace on the first floor.
Where does the fireplace at Conros castle come from?: This fully painted 15th century fireplace came from Branzac castle and is attributed to Italian craftsmen.
Where is Conros castle located?: It stands in the commune of Arpajon-sur-Cère, in the Cantal department, on a rocky spur overlooking the Cère river near the Cabrières bridge.