When was the château de Montaiguët-en-Forez built?

It was built in the late 15th century.

What can be seen inside the château?

The circular chapel in the east tower holds 15th-century murals depicting the Evangelists.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 13 June 1927.

What is distinctive about the château's architecture?

It has a square plan with corner round towers, the living quarters and towers rising to the same height.

Château de Montaiguët-en-Forez

Montaiguët-en-Forez Castle

Montaiguët-en-Forez

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Where: Montaiguët-en-Forez

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Château de Montaiguët-en-Forez stands in Montaiguët-en-Forez (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Allier department, the château of Montaiguët-en-Forez stands as a square fortified structure flanked by four round towers, built in the late 15th century following the pattern of small fortified castles common in central France. The main interest lies in the east tower, where a circular ribbed chapel still holds four 15th-century murals of the Evangelists, notable for their oversized attributes and the oriental features given to Saint John. Living quarters and towers rise to the same height, with three floors served by a staircase set against the north-western facade.

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What to know

The château has been a listed historic monument (inscrit) since 1927.
No opening hours or admission prices are included in our data.
The main point of interest is the chapel in the east tower with its 15th-century murals.
The building dates from the late 15th century and belongs to the type of small fortified castles typical of central France.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Tuesday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Wednesday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Thursday (today)	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Friday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Saturday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00
Sunday	08:00-12:00 · 14:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Montaiguët-en-Forez · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

9 All. du Platane, 03130 Montaiguët-en-Forez

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Château phone number

+33 4 70 55 20 01

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093160
Period of construction: 15th century

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When was the château de Montaiguët-en-Forez built?: It was built in the late 15th century.
What can be seen inside the château?: The circular chapel in the east tower holds 15th-century murals depicting the Evangelists.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 13 June 1927.
What is distinctive about the château's architecture?: It has a square plan with corner round towers, the living quarters and towers rising to the same height.