When was the Château de la Poivrière built?

Construction took place between the 14th and 15th centuries, with a Neo-Gothic turret added in the 19th century.

What parts of the castle are protected?

The facades, roofing, boundary walls, and chapel have been registered as historic monuments since 1978.

Has the castle retained its original appearance?

No, alterations in the 15th, 18th, and 19th centuries gradually transformed it from a military fortress into an aristocratic residence.

Château de la Poivrière

Poivrière Castle

Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin

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Château de la Poivrière stands in Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built between the 14th and 15th centuries in Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin, the Château de la Poivrière retains its medieval character despite alterations from later periods. Its facades and chapel remain significant features, while a 19th-century Neo-Gothic turret marks the eastern corner of the courtyard. The entire complex is registered as a historic monument.

What to know

The monument has been registered as a historic site since 1978, protecting its facades, roofing, boundary walls, and chapel.
Major modifications occurred in the 15th, 18th, and 19th centuries, marking a gradual transition from purely military architecture to aristocratic residence.
The 19th-century Neo-Gothic turret, added to the eastern corner, provides deliberate contrast with the original medieval structure.

Where this château is

Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

63310 Saint-Sylvestre-Pragoulin

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092399
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château de la Poivrière built?: Construction took place between the 14th and 15th centuries, with a Neo-Gothic turret added in the 19th century.
What parts of the castle are protected?: The facades, roofing, boundary walls, and chapel have been registered as historic monuments since 1978.
Has the castle retained its original appearance?: No, alterations in the 15th, 18th, and 19th centuries gradually transformed it from a military fortress into an aristocratic residence.