How old is the château de Mezel?

It dates back to the 12th century.

Is the château de Mezel a listed monument?

Yes, it has been inscribed as a historic monument since a 1926 decree.

What remains of the fortifications?

A crenellated walkway and towers with arrow loops are still visible.

Can the château de Mezel be visited?

Visiting conditions are not specified in the available information.

Château de Mezel

Mezel Castle

Mur-sur-Allier

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Mur-sur-Allier

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Château de Mezel stands in Mur-sur-Allier (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: 12th century, 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de Mezel, in Mur-sur-Allier in the Puy-de-Dôme, preserves the remains of a 12th-century stronghold. Visitors can still make out a crenellated walkway and towers pierced with arrow loops, remnants of a defensive system that has stayed largely legible. The site is above all of interest for its military architecture, with no particular tourist arrangement.

Written from Château de Bellevue (Mezel)

What to know

The château dates from the 12th century.
It has been listed as a historic monument (inscription) since 1926.
Visible defensive features include a crenellated walkway and towers with arrow loops.
The site is located in the commune of Mur-sur-Allier, in the Puy-de-Dôme.
No information on opening hours, prices or visiting conditions is provided here.

Where this château is

Mur-sur-Allier · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

63115 Mur-sur-Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092186
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century

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How old is the château de Mezel?: It dates back to the 12th century.
Is the château de Mezel a listed monument?: Yes, it has been inscribed as a historic monument since a 1926 decree.
What remains of the fortifications?: A crenellated walkway and towers with arrow loops are still visible.
Can the château de Mezel be visited?: Visiting conditions are not specified in the available information.