When was La Borie-Chambarel built?

The stronghouse was constructed in the 13th century, a typical period for this type of fortification in Velay.

What interior elements remain?

The salon with its Louis XV woodwork, the bedroom with a box bed, and the dining room testify to the period layout of the interior.

Why were the façades altered?

Changes to openings and other elements took place in the 15th century and subsequent periods, altering the original appearance while preserving the overall structure.

Château de la Borie-Chambarel

Borie-Chambarel Castle

Céaux-d'Allègre

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Where: Céaux-d'Allègre

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Château de la Borie-Chambarel stands in Céaux-d'Allègre (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, second quarter of the 15th century, first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

La Borie-Chambarel is a stronghouse built in the 13th century in Velay, a stone fortress with an almost square plan reinforced by four corner towers. Modifications to its openings occurred during the 15th century and subsequent periods, yet the interior retains its period layout with partially preserved decoration: Louis XV woodwork, an old bedroom with a box bed, and a dining room with period arrangement. The exterior walls, roofs and major interior fittings are listed as historical monuments.

What to know

The building dates from the 13th century but also bears traces of alterations from the 15th century onwards.
Four towers flank the main structure, complemented by outbuildings for servants' quarters.
The spiral staircase, oratory, salon woodwork and the bedroom's box bed are among elements protected as historical monuments.
The stronghouse stands in Céaux-d'Allègre, Haute-Loire.

Where this château is

Céaux-d'Allègre · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Céaux-d'Allègre, Haute-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092631
Period of construction: 13th century, second quarter of the 15th century, first quarter of the 18th century

Frequently asked

When was La Borie-Chambarel built?: The stronghouse was constructed in the 13th century, a typical period for this type of fortification in Velay.
What interior elements remain?: The salon with its Louis XV woodwork, the bedroom with a box bed, and the dining room testify to the period layout of the interior.
Why were the façades altered?: Changes to openings and other elements took place in the 15th century and subsequent periods, altering the original appearance while preserving the overall structure.