When was Letz Castle built?

A stronghouse already existed in the 15th century, identifiable by its four corner towers. The current building owes much to transformations carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries.

What is an Auvergne stronghouse?

It is a fortified manor house, less imposing than a castle but equipped with towers and defences. Letz is a good regional example.

Can you visit the castle?

No visiting hours or procedures are published. It is a private property and visiting requires contacting the owner.

Château de Letz

Letz Castle

Augnat

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Augnat

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Letz stands in Augnat (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: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Letz Castle is a former stronghouse from the 15th century, later modified in the 18th and early 19th centuries to become a rural residence. Four corner towers mark its defensive origins. The building is arranged around a rectangular courtyard, with a main residence, outbuildings and a structure containing the former chapel. It represents typical Auvergne architecture of its time.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1984.
Public access is not confirmed: no information about visiting is available.
The building remains a private property located in Augnat, Puy-de-Dôme.

Where this château is

Augnat · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Augnat, Puy-de-Dôme

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00091877
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Letz Castle built?: A stronghouse already existed in the 15th century, identifiable by its four corner towers. The current building owes much to transformations carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What is an Auvergne stronghouse?: It is a fortified manor house, less imposing than a castle but equipped with towers and defences. Letz is a good regional example.
Can you visit the castle?: No visiting hours or procedures are published. It is a private property and visiting requires contacting the owner.