When was the château de la Roche built?

The château dates from the 15th century and belongs to the tradition of defensive structures in Bourbonnais from that era.

What distinguishes this château from other Bourbonnais fortresses?

It combines a rectangular defensive plan with elements of residential comfort: stone fireplaces with moulded mantels, large windows, and interior distribution organized by a staircase turret.

Is the château open to visitors?

The château is listed as a historical monument, but no information about public access is documented.

Château de la Roche

Roche Castle

Chappes

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Where: Chappes

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Château de la Roche stands in Chappes (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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century at Chappes in the Bourbonnais region, the château de la Roche represents the defensive architecture of its time. The rectangular structure combines military requirements with residential comfort: high gables, stone fireplaces with moulded mantels, and generous windows to light the rooms. A staircase turret, positioned partly outside the main walls, provides access to the two rooms on each floor.

What to know

The château and its interior features, including the four decorative fireplaces, have been protected as historical monuments since 2003.
The building exemplifies 15th-century Bourbonnais architecture that blends military and residential functions.
No information is available regarding visiting conditions or public access.

Where this château is

Chappes · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

1 Ldt la Roche, 03390 Chappes

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA03000019
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de la Roche built?: The château dates from the 15th century and belongs to the tradition of defensive structures in Bourbonnais from that era.
What distinguishes this château from other Bourbonnais fortresses?: It combines a rectangular defensive plan with elements of residential comfort: stone fireplaces with moulded mantels, large windows, and interior distribution organized by a staircase turret.
Is the château open to visitors?: The château is listed as a historical monument, but no information about public access is documented.