Is the château de la Forêt medieval?

No, the current building dates from the 19th century; only a 15th century tower and a wall with a watch path remain from the earlier medieval structure.

What remains of the original castle at Ygrande?

A circular 15th century tower survives, along with the wall linking it to the château, which includes a watch path.

Is the château de la Forêt a listed historic monument?

Yes, the tower and the surviving section of the watch path were listed by a decree dated 28 December 1981.

Can the château de la Forêt be visited?

No verified information on visiting conditions, opening hours or fees is available.

Château de la Forêt

Forêt Castle

Ygrande

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Where: Ygrande

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Château de la Forêt stands in Ygrande (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 19th century). No visits are on record for this building.

At Ygrande, in the Allier department, the château de la Forêt now appears as a 19th century residence, though its real interest lies in what came before: a circular 15th century tower and a wall with a watch path, the only remains of an earlier medieval structure. The tower still has a ground level door and arrow slit, an opening onto the watch path, and a round arched window upstairs. The estate, linked from the 14th century to several families of the Bourbonnais region and briefly to the French crown through Pierre de Rémi, is set within a park laid out under the Second Empire.

Written from Château de la Forêt (Ygrande)

Where this château is

Ygrande · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Ygrande, Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093374
Period of construction: 15th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Is the château de la Forêt medieval?: No, the current building dates from the 19th century; only a 15th century tower and a wall with a watch path remain from the earlier medieval structure.
What remains of the original castle at Ygrande?: A circular 15th century tower survives, along with the wall linking it to the château, which includes a watch path.
Is the château de la Forêt a listed historic monument?: Yes, the tower and the surviving section of the watch path were listed by a decree dated 28 December 1981.
Can the château de la Forêt be visited?: No verified information on visiting conditions, opening hours or fees is available.