Does the château de La Bruyère date from the Middle Ages?

The site originates from a 9th-century Benedictine priory, though the current building results from an 18th-century conversion into a private residence.

What remains of the former priory?

Surviving elements include a 15th-16th century prior's lodging, remnants of the old church, and the west gallery of the 12th-century Romanesque cloister.

Is the château a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 30 December 1997, covering both land and buildings.

Château de La Bruyère (Saint-Bernard)

Saint-Bernard

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Where: Saint-Bernard

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Château de La Bruyère stands in Saint-Bernard (Ain), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Bernard, in the Ain department, the château de La Bruyère stands on the site of a Benedictine priory founded in the 9th century. The present house, converted into a gentleman's residence after being sold in 1752, still holds earlier remains: a 15th-16th century prior's lodging, fragments of the former church, and the west gallery of the 12th-century Romanesque cloister. The interest lies in this layering of an 18th-century house over a much older monastic site.

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What to know

The whole site has been listed as a historic monument since 1997, covering both the ground and the buildings.
The visible remains mostly date from the 12th to 17th centuries, set within an 18th-century residence.
No details on opening days, hours, prices or accessibility are available here.

Where this château is

Saint-Bernard · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Saint-Bernard, Ain

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA01000007
Period of construction: 12th century, 18th century

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Does the château de La Bruyère date from the Middle Ages?: The site originates from a 9th-century Benedictine priory, though the current building results from an 18th-century conversion into a private residence.
What remains of the former priory?: Surviving elements include a 15th-16th century prior's lodging, remnants of the old church, and the west gallery of the 12th-century Romanesque cloister.
Is the château a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 30 December 1997, covering both land and buildings.