Château de Miremont
Miremont Castle
Miremont
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- Miremont
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Château de Miremont stands in Miremont (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: 10th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In the commune of Miremont, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, the remains of a feudal castle dating back to the 10th century can still be seen. The main building, largely lost today, once rested on four towers and included vaulted rooms. The site was abandoned as early as 1685, leaving behind the ruins visible today. These remains have been listed as a historic monument since 1927.
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What to know
- This is the ruin of a feudal castle, not a furnished or inhabited building.
- The site was abandoned as early as 1685, which explains the fragmentary state of the remains.
- No verified information is available regarding opening hours or organised access.
- The visit mainly concerns the surviving architectural elements, such as traces of the four towers and vaulted rooms.
Practical information
- Visit duration
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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- Parking
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Where this château is
Miremont · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Miremont, Puy-de-Dôme
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- Period of construction
- 10th century, 15th century
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Frequently asked
- How old is the château de Miremont?
- It dates back to the 10th century, according to the official heritage listing.
- Can you visit the château de Miremont?
- No verified opening hours or prices are available; the site consists of the remains of a feudal castle.
- Why is the château in ruins?
- The site was abandoned as early as 1685, leading to the gradual disappearance of the main building.
- Is the château de Miremont a protected monument?
- The remains of the feudal castle have been listed as a historic monument since 8 December 1927.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
- This entry in Markdown
- Wikidata Q2969903
- Mérimée PA00092187
- Official website
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