What remains of the castle of La Roue?

The 14th-century keep, restored in the 19th century, and sections of the former fortified walls. The ensemble was abandoned in the 17th century, accounting for the absence of complete residential structures.

Who built the castle of La Roue?

The family of La Roue, documented in Saint-Anthème from the 13th century onward. The visible keep dates to the 14th century.

Can the castle of La Roue be visited?

The castle is listed as a historical monument, but access conditions are not specified. Contact the town hall of Saint-Anthème for visiting details.

Château de la Roue

Roue Castle

Saint-Anthème

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Where: Saint-Anthème

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Château de la Roue stands in Saint-Anthème (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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The castle of La Roue stands on a fortified site in Saint-Anthème dating back to the Middle Ages. The family bearing its name is documented there from the 13th century onward. From the medieval complex, a 14th-century keep survives today, restored in the 19th century, along with remains of the original walls. The site was abandoned in the 17th century.

What to know

The site is protected as a listed historical monument since 1996.
Access arrangements are not documented; check visiting conditions with the municipality before traveling.
The site reflects four centuries of aristocratic presence, from the 13th to the 17th century.
Visible remains are limited to a restored keep and wall fragments, not a complete castle.

Where this château is

Saint-Anthème · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

6 Clos de la Roue, 63660 Saint-Anthème

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA63000007
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the castle of La Roue?: The 14th-century keep, restored in the 19th century, and sections of the former fortified walls. The ensemble was abandoned in the 17th century, accounting for the absence of complete residential structures.
Who built the castle of La Roue?: The family of La Roue, documented in Saint-Anthème from the 13th century onward. The visible keep dates to the 14th century.
Can the castle of La Roue be visited?: The castle is listed as a historical monument, but access conditions are not specified. Contact the town hall of Saint-Anthème for visiting details.