Can you visit the château de Mons?

Available sources do not mention an organised heritage visit; the park is mainly used for private events.

How old is the château de Mons?

Its main tower dates from the 15th century, with alterations in the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries.

What happened to the château in 1683?

A fire partly destroyed the château that year.

Who occupied the château in the 19th century?

The Jesuits of Vals settled there and had a dormitory wing and a large chapel built.

Mons Castle

Le Puy-en-Velay

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Château de Mons stands in Le Puy-en-Velay (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, second half of the 16th century, 18th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Le Puy-en-Velay, the château de Mons centers on a 15th century tower that was reworked during the Renaissance and again in later periods. Partly destroyed by a fire in 1683, it retains an 18th century gateway and oratory, along with additions made in the 19th century by the Jesuits of Vals, including a dormitory wing and a chapel. The estate, together with its park, is now a listed historic monument.

What to know

The château is a listed historic monument, with protection covering the building, the park, the chapel, the exedra and oratory, and several interior rooms.
The site today hosts receptions and events in its park, which is not the same as a heritage visit of the château itself.
No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility details are published for visiting the monument.
The estate is located in Le Puy-en-Velay, in the Haute-Loire department.

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Where this château is

Le Puy-en-Velay · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

2 Chem. des Gardes, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00135205
Period of construction: 15th century, second half of the 16th century, 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Mons?: Available sources do not mention an organised heritage visit; the park is mainly used for private events.
How old is the château de Mons?: Its main tower dates from the 15th century, with alterations in the 16th, 18th and 19th centuries.
What happened to the château in 1683?: A fire partly destroyed the château that year.
Who occupied the château in the 19th century?: The Jesuits of Vals settled there and had a dormitory wing and a large chapel built.