Who built Couzan castle?

The fortress dates back to the 11th century and was long held by the Damas family, before passing to the Lévis, Luzy and then Thy de Milly families.

Can you visit Couzan castle freely?

The site is managed by the La Diana society, which carries out restoration work and excavations there, so it is best to check before visiting.

Is Couzan castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, its ruins have been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 1890.

What remains of Couzan castle today?

What remains are ruins, evidence of a medieval stronghold that belonged to several major noble families.

Château de Couzan

Couzan Castle

Sail-sous-Couzan

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Château de Couzan stands in Sail-sous-Couzan (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The ruins of Couzan castle overlook the village of Sail-sous-Couzan, in the Loire department, and date back to the 11th century. The stronghold belonged to the powerful Damas family, one of whom, Guy II, rose to become grand chamberlain of France in the early 15th century. Later held by the Lévis, Luzy and Thy de Milly families, the site has belonged since 1932 to the learned society La Diana, which carries out restoration work and archaeological digs there.

What to know

The site consists of ruins that have been listed as a historic monument since 1890.
Restoration work and archaeological digs take place every summer, which may restrict access to certain areas.
The castle stands on a rocky spur, so visiting requires some physical effort and sturdy footwear.
No opening hours or admission fees are confirmed here, so check directly with the site's management.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er juillet au 31 août: tous les jours 14h30-18h00
départ des visites guidées à 15h00, 16h00 et 17h00

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Where this château is

Sail-sous-Couzan · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Couzan, 42890 Sail-sous-Couzan

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Château phone number

+33 4 77 96 01 10

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00117572
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century, 13th century, 14th century

Frequently asked

Who built Couzan castle?: The fortress dates back to the 11th century and was long held by the Damas family, before passing to the Lévis, Luzy and then Thy de Milly families.
Can you visit Couzan castle freely?: The site is managed by the La Diana society, which carries out restoration work and excavations there, so it is best to check before visiting.
Is Couzan castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, its ruins have been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 1890.
What remains of Couzan castle today?: What remains are ruins, evidence of a medieval stronghold that belonged to several major noble families.