What remains of the château de Crèvecœur today?

The site marks the location of a former 13th-century stronghold; no modern monumental structure is mentioned in the available sources.

What was the château de Crèvecœur used for?

It served as the seat of the royal bailliage of the Montagnes d'Auvergne and held bandits captured in the region before their trial at Saint-Martin.

Why is the 'roc des pendus' associated with the castle?

This nearby rock was where those sentenced by the bailli of the Montagnes d'Auvergne were hanged.

Where is the château de Crèvecœur located?

It lies a few hundred metres from the village of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux in the Cantal, on the left bank of the Maronne.

Château de Crèvecœur

Crèvecœur Castle

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

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Château de Crèvecœur stands in Saint-Martin-Valmeroux (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The site of the château de Crèvecœur lies a few hundred metres from the village of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, on the left bank of the Maronne river in the Cantal department, and dates back to the 13th century. As a royal stronghold, it served as the seat of the bailliage of the Montagnes d'Auvergne and held prisoners captured in the surrounding mountains. Nearby, a rock known as the 'roc des pendus' recalls the executions once carried out there. The place preserves the memory of royal justice enforced in this remote part of the Massif Central.

Written from Château de Crèvecœur (Auvergne)

What to know

This is the site of a former medieval stronghold, not a restored monument with regular opening hours.
The site lies a few hundred metres from the village of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, along the Maronne river.
No verified information on opening hours, fees or access conditions is available for this site.
The nearby rock known as the 'roc des pendus', linked to the castle's judicial history, stands close by.

Where this château is

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, Cantal

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château de Crèvecœur today?: The site marks the location of a former 13th-century stronghold; no modern monumental structure is mentioned in the available sources.
What was the château de Crèvecœur used for?: It served as the seat of the royal bailliage of the Montagnes d'Auvergne and held bandits captured in the region before their trial at Saint-Martin.
Why is the 'roc des pendus' associated with the castle?: This nearby rock was where those sentenced by the bailli of the Montagnes d'Auvergne were hanged.
Where is the château de Crèvecœur located?: It lies a few hundred metres from the village of Saint-Martin-Valmeroux in the Cantal, on the left bank of the Maronne.