Who built the château de Prémery?

The fortified platform dates from the early 12th century; the present main building was rebuilt in the early 16th century on the orders of bishop Jean Bohier, then completed under Jacques d'Albret.

Is the château de Prémery a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 22 February 1927.

What remains to be seen at the château?

Surviving elements include the 16th century main building, a reworked fortified gatehouse, a northeast tower and a vaulted 13th century cellar, set within a quadrangular platform ringed by curtain walls.

Has the château been restored recently?

Yes, a volunteer association, Chantiers Histoire et Architecture Médiévales, carried out restoration work between 2002 and 2011.

Château des évêques de Nevers

Prémery

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Where: Prémery

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Open within 20 km

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Escape Game : Pour le meilleur et pour le pireFri, Nov 6 · château de Meauce36 km
D'Jazz Nevers Festival #'40Sat, Nov 7 · palais ducal de Nevers25 km
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Château de Prémery stands in Prémery (Nièvre), in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Standing in the centre of the village of Prémery on the banks of the Nièvre river, this former residence of the bishops of Nevers still shows a fortified medieval platform ringed by curtain walls and corner towers. The present main building, rebuilt in the early 16th century for bishop Jean Bohier, stands beside a reworked medieval gatehouse, a northeast tower with gun loops, and a vaulted 13th century cellar. The facades bear the marks of eight centuries of alterations, down to restoration work carried out by volunteers in the early 2000s.

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What to know

The castle stands in the centre of the village of Prémery, in the Nièvre département.
The buildings combine elements from the 12th to the 19th century, with a main residence dating from the early 16th century.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1927.
Visitors can view the fortified gatehouse, the corner towers and the exterior facades.
A vaulted 13th century cellar is among the oldest surviving parts of the site.

Where this château is

Prémery · Nièvre · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Address

Prémery, Nièvre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00112992
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the château de Prémery?: The fortified platform dates from the early 12th century; the present main building was rebuilt in the early 16th century on the orders of bishop Jean Bohier, then completed under Jacques d'Albret.
Is the château de Prémery a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 22 February 1927.
What remains to be seen at the château?: Surviving elements include the 16th century main building, a reworked fortified gatehouse, a northeast tower and a vaulted 13th century cellar, set within a quadrangular platform ringed by curtain walls.
Has the château been restored recently?: Yes, a volunteer association, Chantiers Histoire et Architecture Médiévales, carried out restoration work between 2002 and 2011.