Why is the castle in ruins?

A fire severely damaged it in 1720, and its stones were later reused by local residents for other buildings.

Is the Mardogne castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruins were classified as a historic monument by decree on 15 December 1980.

Is the site easy to reach?

The castle sits on a basalt outcrop, so reaching it involves walking over uneven ground.

Château de Mardogne

Mardogne Castle

Joursac

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Joursac

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Lescure (Lescure Castle)Accommodation on site27 km

Château de Mardogne stands in Joursac (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

On the commune of Joursac, in the Cantal, the ruins of the Mardogne castle stand on a basalt outcrop that once overlooked an extensive lordship recorded as early as 1229. Built during the 12th and 13th centuries, the structure was devastated by fire in 1720, after which local residents salvaged its stones for other buildings. What remains includes a square tower with two stacked vaulted chambers, a vaulted cellar, a masonry cistern, and sections of the surrounding wall along with its rampart walk. Notably, the tower's doorway opens at ground level, unlike neighbouring keeps where entry is usually on the upper floor.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins, with no restored building to tour.
Access involves climbing a rocky outcrop, so expect uneven and sloping ground.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1980.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or dedicated parking is available for this site.

Where this château is

Joursac · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

15170 Joursac

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093521
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century

Frequently asked

What remains of the Mardogne castle?: A square tower with two stacked vaults, a vaulted cellar, a masonry cistern and sections of the surrounding wall with its rampart walk still stand.
Why is the castle in ruins?: A fire severely damaged it in 1720, and its stones were later reused by local residents for other buildings.
Is the Mardogne castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruins were classified as a historic monument by decree on 15 December 1980.
Is the site easy to reach?: The castle sits on a basalt outcrop, so reaching it involves walking over uneven ground.