What remains of the château de Mercœur today?

A few remains survive, including a 15th-century building whose façade and roof are listed as a historic monument.

Why is the castle in ruins?

It was torn down in 1632, leaving the site in the ruined state seen today.

Where is the château de Mercœur located?

It stands in the commune of Allanche, in the Cantal department.

Is the château de Mercœur a listed historic monument?

The façade and roof of the 15th-century building are listed as a historic monument.

Château de Mercœur

Mercœur Castle

Allanche

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Allanche

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Open within 20 km

Château de Mercœur stands in Allanche (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Allanche, in the Cantal department, stand the remains of a castle torn down in 1632. One building from the 15th century has survived, its façade and roof listed as a historic monument. This site suits visitors drawn to ruins rather than an intact castle.

Written from Château de Mercœur (Allanche)

What to know

Only a few remains of the castle still stand, including one 15th-century building.
Only the façade and roof of that building are listed as a historic monument.
The castle was torn down in 1632, which explains the current state of the ruins.
No information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Allanche · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Allanche, Cantal

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093428
Period of construction: 15th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château de Mercœur today?: A few remains survive, including a 15th-century building whose façade and roof are listed as a historic monument.
Why is the castle in ruins?: It was torn down in 1632, leaving the site in the ruined state seen today.
Where is the château de Mercœur located?: It stands in the commune of Allanche, in the Cantal department.
Is the château de Mercœur a listed historic monument?: The façade and roof of the 15th-century building are listed as a historic monument.