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Château de Meauce, Saincaize-Meauce

Château de Meauce

Meauce Castle

Saincaize-Meauce

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Château de Meauce stands in Saincaize-Meauce (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Allier river, facing the château d'Apremont-sur-Allier, Meauce castle follows an almost circular plan inherited from an early feudal motte. The current buildings combine layers of construction from the 13th to the 17th century, built against a thick defensive wall. A notable feature is a faceted tower housing a spiral staircase, a trace of late Gothic style, alongside moats, outbuildings and a dovecote that complete the fortified ensemble.

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What to know

  • The castle is listed as a historic monument, with a full classification since 2017 covering the whole estate.
  • The site sits on a rocky spur beside the Allier river, so the approach may involve uneven ground.
  • Opening hours, prices and access conditions are not covered here, so it is best to check directly before visiting.
  • The surroundings include moats, old outbuildings and a dovecote, all part of the protected elements.

Where this château is

Saincaize-Meauce · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Saincaize-Meauce, Nièvre

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00112997
Period of construction
15th century, 17th century, 18th century

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The most visited in this department — Nièvre

From the same period — 15e siècle