Château de Faussanges
Faussanges Castle
Saint-Cernin
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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Saint-Cernin
To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
Château de Faussanges stands in Saint-Cernin (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 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The château de Faussanges stands in Saint-Cernin, in the Cantal department, rebuilt in 1815 after a fire, most likely to designs by the architect Lalliet. Its classical facade with regular window spacing opens onto terraced gardens overlooking the Doire valley. Inside, visitors find a staircase, wood panelling, fireplaces and trompe-l'œil wallpaper, one example of which is catalogued at the Musée des Arts et Métiers. The surrounding outbuildings date from the 18th century.
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What to know
- The château is privately owned, which may affect visiting conditions.
- Heritage protection covers the whole building, its interior decor and the gardens with their ponds and terraces.
- No opening hours or admission fees have been confirmed, so it is advisable to check directly before planning a visit.
- The terraced gardens involve some changes in elevation.
- The site is located in Saint-Cernin, in the Cantal department, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Where this château is
Saint-Cernin · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
15310 Saint-Cernin
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- second half of the 18th century, first quarter of the 19th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the château de Faussanges?
- No verified information confirms opening hours or public visiting conditions, as the château is privately owned.
- Who built the château de Faussanges?
- It was rebuilt in 1815 after a fire, most likely by the architect Lalliet.
- Why is the château de Faussanges protected?
- It has been listed as a historic monument since 2001, a protection covering the building, its interior decor and its gardens.
- What can be seen inside the château de Faussanges?
- A staircase, wood panelling, fireplaces and notable trompe-l'œil wallpaper.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22935609
- Mérimée PA00093599
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