Can you visit the château de l'Espinasse?

There are no known regular opening hours, visits are arranged by contacting the owners who are carrying out the restoration.

How old is the château de l'Espinasse?

The square keep dates from the 11th century, while the round tower was built in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Where does the name Espinasse come from?

The name comes from the Latin word spina, meaning hawthorn.

Who is restoring the château today?

Its private owners have been carrying out the restoration since the early 2000s.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

No heritage protection is mentioned for this site.

Château de l'Espinasse

Espinasse Castle

Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges

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Where: Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges

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Château de l'Espinasse stands in Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de l'Espinasse stands at the entrance to the village of Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges, in the Loire department. Its square keep, dating from the 11th century and rising some twenty metres, dominates a group of buildings that also includes a round tower from the 14th and 15th centuries and a thick-walled residential wing. Left in ruin by the late 20th century, the building has been under restoration by its owners since the early 2000s.

What to know

The château is a private restoration project that has been underway since the early 2000s.
There are no fixed regular opening hours, visits are arranged directly with the owners.
Roofing and timberwork are still in progress in several parts of the building, which may limit access to certain areas.
No accessibility information for visitors with reduced mobility is available.
The site currently holds no listed heritage protection.

Where this château is

Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Château de l'Espinasse, 42114 Saint-Cyr-de-Valorges

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de l'Espinasse?: There are no known regular opening hours, visits are arranged by contacting the owners who are carrying out the restoration.
How old is the château de l'Espinasse?: The square keep dates from the 11th century, while the round tower was built in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Where does the name Espinasse come from?: The name comes from the Latin word spina, meaning hawthorn.
Who is restoring the château today?: Its private owners have been carrying out the restoration since the early 2000s.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: No heritage protection is mentioned for this site.