When was the castle built?

The present castle dates to the early 14th century and was constructed near an older feudal motte, which no longer survives.

What features show the different building periods?

The northern gatehouse tower and the southern residence with round towers are from the 14th century, a staircase turret was added in the 15th century, the west wing dates to 1533, and remaining modifications span the period through the 19th century.

Are there agricultural buildings on the property?

Yes, the park and all outbuildings, including stables, barns, and domestic quarters, form a single protected ensemble listed as a historic monument.

Château de la Motte Vesset

Motte Vesset Castle

Treteau

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Where: Treteau

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Château de la Motte Vesset stands in Treteau (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, Temps Moderne, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built in the early 14th century at Tréteau, the Château de la Motte Vesset centers on a courtyard shaped by five centuries of modification. Raised near an earlier feudal motte, it carries traces of this long occupation: a gatehouse tower to the north, a blocky main residence flanked by round towers to the south, a staircase turret from the 15th century, and additional wings added from the 16th through 18th centuries. A landscaped park and agricultural buildings developed between the 18th and 19th centuries complete the picture of aristocratic rural life.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2023, along with its park and agricultural outbuildings.
The structure was originally surrounded by a moat, which was drained during the 19th century.
The facades facing the park were remodeled between 1835 and 1865, giving the building a more contemporary appearance.

Where this château is

Treteau · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

La Motte Vesset, 03220 Treteau

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Château phone number

+33 4 70 34 63 67

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000073
Period of construction: 14th century, Temps Moderne, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the castle built?: The present castle dates to the early 14th century and was constructed near an older feudal motte, which no longer survives.
What features show the different building periods?: The northern gatehouse tower and the southern residence with round towers are from the 14th century, a staircase turret was added in the 15th century, the west wing dates to 1533, and remaining modifications span the period through the 19th century.
Are there agricultural buildings on the property?: Yes, the park and all outbuildings, including stables, barns, and domestic quarters, form a single protected ensemble listed as a historic monument.