How old is the Château de Poinsac?

The keep was authorised in 1390, though an earlier residence already stood on the site; the building was later altered in the 18th and 20th centuries.

Can visitors tour the Château de Poinsac?

No verified information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available.

Why was the Château de Poinsac burned down?

It was set on fire during the reign of Louis XIII in retaliation for its lord's support of the Duke of Orléans.

Is the Château de Poinsac a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 6 April 1987.

Château de Poinsac

Poinsac Castle

Coubon

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Coubon

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Poinsac stands in Coubon (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 14th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Standing on a plateau overlooking Coubon and the Loire valley, the Château de Poinsac retains its medieval keep, for which construction was authorised in 1390, later complemented by 18th century additions following a fire during the reign of Louis XIII. Inside, visitors can see a painted ceiling dating from the 15th century, a fireplace of the same period with carved brackets, and an entrance hall and staircase decorated with stucco work and caryatid figures from the 18th century. The main drawing room and the library add to this with their panelling, decorative plasterwork and period woodwork.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1987.
No verified opening hours or admission prices are available for this site.
The building stands about two kilometres from the village of Coubon, on a plateau above the Loire.
The interior preserves features from the 15th to the 18th century, including a medieval painted ceiling and classical stucco decoration.

Where this château is

Coubon · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

XWM4+VC, 43700 Coubon

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092656
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 14th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, first quarter of the 18th century

Frequently asked

How old is the Château de Poinsac?: The keep was authorised in 1390, though an earlier residence already stood on the site; the building was later altered in the 18th and 20th centuries.
Can visitors tour the Château de Poinsac?: No verified information on opening hours or visiting conditions is available.
Why was the Château de Poinsac burned down?: It was set on fire during the reign of Louis XIII in retaliation for its lord's support of the Duke of Orléans.
Is the Château de Poinsac a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 6 April 1987.