How old is the château de Pouzeux?

The château dates back to the 16th century, as shown by the surviving Renaissance features.

Is the château de Pouzeux a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 24 January 1947.

What remains of the original château?

One of the two wings has disappeared; a Renaissance pediment, a moulded doorway and a tower still remain.

What is the château's connection to Honoré d'Urfé?

Honoré d'Urfé, governor of Bourbonnais, stayed there before donating it to the town of Moulins in 1604.

Château de Pouzeux

Pouzeux Castle

Yzeure

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Where: Yzeure

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Château de Pouzeux stands in Yzeure (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Yzeure, in the Allier department, the château de Pouzeux preserves the remains of a 16th century residence, once larger according to a 1675 drawing showing two wings meeting at an angle plus two pavilions. One wing has since disappeared, but a Renaissance pediment, a moulded doorway and a tower remain. The place was linked to Honoré d'Urfé, governor of Bourbonnais, before passing to the Jesuits in the 17th century.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1947.
No information on opening hours, prices or visit duration is available here.
The present building represents only part of the original structure, as one of the two wings has disappeared.
The monument is located in the commune of Yzeure, in the Allier department.

Where this château is

Yzeure · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

48 Rue Parmentier, 03400 Yzeure

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093379
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

How old is the château de Pouzeux?: The château dates back to the 16th century, as shown by the surviving Renaissance features.
Is the château de Pouzeux a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 24 January 1947.
What remains of the original château?: One of the two wings has disappeared; a Renaissance pediment, a moulded doorway and a tower still remain.
What is the château's connection to Honoré d'Urfé?: Honoré d'Urfé, governor of Bourbonnais, stayed there before donating it to the town of Moulins in 1604.