When did Lalaubie castle acquire its present form?

The castle underwent major reconstruction between 1722 and 1732, which established its current character. Its chapel was completed in 1730 following approved plans.

What remains from the medieval period?

A staircase tower from the 15th or 16th century and an accolade-arched doorway survive on site, although the building was substantially transformed in subsequent centuries.

Which decorated rooms can be seen inside?

The castle offers several decorated spaces: Louis XV bedroom, Directoire bedroom, chapel with 18th-century panelling, large green salon and other reception rooms on the ground and first floors.

Château de Lalaubie

Lalaubie Castle

Saint-Simon

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Where: Saint-Simon

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Château de Lalaubie stands in Saint-Simon (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built on a fief first documented in 1310, Lalaubie castle represents the typical Cantal manor that evolved across centuries. Its present form stems chiefly from a major reconstruction between 1722 and 1732, which gave it regular proportions and a chapel completed in 1730. Older traces survive nonetheless: a staircase tower from the 15th or 16th century and an accolade-arched doorway point to medieval foundations. Following Revolutionary damage, the castle was restored in the 19th century with new interior decoration and landscaped grounds arranged around terraces and plane-tree lined paths.

What to know

The castle is set within a park of approximately 1 to 2 hectares, designed around 1840-1850, with terraces, paths and an entrance gate all included in its historical monument protection.
Several decorated rooms are open to view indoors: the chapel combines 18th-century panelling with 17th-century elements, while the ground floor and first floor contain salons and period-decorated bedrooms, including the green salon and Louis XV and Directoire chambers.
Though listed as a historical monument since 1992, the castle provides no public information on visiting hours or access procedures; direct contact with the owner is necessary to arrange a visit.

Where this château is

Saint-Simon · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Saint-Simon, Cantal

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093764
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

When did Lalaubie castle acquire its present form?: The castle underwent major reconstruction between 1722 and 1732, which established its current character. Its chapel was completed in 1730 following approved plans.
What remains from the medieval period?: A staircase tower from the 15th or 16th century and an accolade-arched doorway survive on site, although the building was substantially transformed in subsequent centuries.
Which decorated rooms can be seen inside?: The castle offers several decorated spaces: Louis XV bedroom, Directoire bedroom, chapel with 18th-century panelling, large green salon and other reception rooms on the ground and first floors.