When was the château de Mercuret built?

It dates from the late Middle Ages, the 15th century, and was later altered in the 18th century.

Is the château de Mercuret a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 25 November 1994.

What happened to the château's towers?

Three towers were demolished in 1793 during the French Revolution; corner turrets and two enclosure towers remain.

Can visitors tour the château de Mercuret?

No verified information about visiting conditions is available.

Château de Mercuret

Mercuret Castle

Retournac

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Retournac

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Open within 20 km

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château de Volhac (Volhac Castle)Accommodation on site23 km

Château de Mercuret stands in Retournac (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Retournac, in the Haute-Loire department, the château de Mercuret is a former fortified house from the late Middle Ages, altered during the 18th century. Its rectangular plan, flanked by corner turrets, reflects the rustic defensive architecture typical of the Velay region, though three of its towers were destroyed during the Revolution. The estate also includes a chapel with a round tower, originally a small oratory later turned into a bread oven, and a barn, all linked by an enclosing wall.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1994, covering the main building, its interior decoration, two enclosure towers and the footprint of the outer courtyard.
It stands in the commune of Retournac, in the Haute-Loire department.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or visiting conditions.

Where this château is

Retournac · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Chenebeyre, 43130 Retournac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132794
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century, 18th century

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When was the château de Mercuret built?: It dates from the late Middle Ages, the 15th century, and was later altered in the 18th century.
Is the château de Mercuret a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 25 November 1994.
What happened to the château's towers?: Three towers were demolished in 1793 during the French Revolution; corner turrets and two enclosure towers remain.
Can visitors tour the château de Mercuret?: No verified information about visiting conditions is available.