Does the château de la Presle really date from the 17th century?

The estate and its outbuildings go back to the 17th century, but the current main building was rebuilt in the late 19th century after the original château was demolished.

Who built the present château?

The Moulins architect Jean-Bélisaire Moreau drew up the plans for the new residence, commissioned by Jean-Marie Barthélémy de Las Cazes.

Is the château de la Presle a listed monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique by an order of 4 January 2021, which protects the château, its pavilions, its towers, the outbuildings and the park.

Can the château de la Presle be visited?

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

Château de la Presle

Presle Castle

Coulandon

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Where: Coulandon

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Château de la Presle stands in Coulandon (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Presle stands in Coulandon, in the Allier department, on land tied to a lordship already recorded in the 15th century. The building seen today actually dates from the late 19th century, since the original 17th century château was pulled down on the orders of its owner, Jean-Marie Barthélémy de Las Cazes, who entrusted the rebuilding to the Moulins architect Jean-Bélisaire Moreau. The 17th century outbuildings, however, were kept and still stand alongside the park and its enclosing walls. Inside, the château retains tapestries, paintings and inlaid marquetry panels set into the woodwork.

What to know

The château has been listed as a monument historique since 4 January 2021.
The protection covers the whole estate: the château, the square pavilions, the round towers, the outbuildings and the park with its enclosing walls.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or public access conditions.
The outbuildings, older than the main building, date from the 17th century and were kept when the château was rebuilt.

Where this château is

Coulandon · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Coulandon, Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000059
Period of construction: 17th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Does the château de la Presle really date from the 17th century?: The estate and its outbuildings go back to the 17th century, but the current main building was rebuilt in the late 19th century after the original château was demolished.
Who built the present château?: The Moulins architect Jean-Bélisaire Moreau drew up the plans for the new residence, commissioned by Jean-Marie Barthélémy de Las Cazes.
Is the château de la Presle a listed monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique by an order of 4 January 2021, which protects the château, its pavilions, its towers, the outbuildings and the park.
Can the château de la Presle be visited?: No verified information is available about visiting conditions, opening hours or admission fees.