Château de Ris-Chauveron
Ris-Chauveron Castle
Azat-le-Ris
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- Azat-le-Ris
To make a day of it
Château de Ris-Chauveron stands in Azat-le-Ris (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. No visits are on record for this building.
The château de Ris-Chauveron stands in the commune of Azat-le-Ris, in the Haute-Vienne department, on a site fortified as early as the late 14th century. The building seen today was largely rebuilt in 1882, carrying the memory of a long line of noble families, from the Chauverons to the Baudon de Mony. What visitors encounter is chiefly the story of a barony reshaped over centuries rather than a single architectural moment.
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What to know
- No verified information is available on opening times or visiting conditions.
- The château underwent a major rebuilding in 1882, following an earlier restoration in 1842.
- The site is tied to the history of several successive noble families since the 14th century.
- The château is located in the commune of Azat-le-Ris, in the Haute-Vienne department.
Where this château is
Azat-le-Ris · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Azat-le-Ris, Haute-Vienne
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can the château de Ris-Chauveron be visited?
- No verified information confirms the access or visiting conditions of the monument.
- How old is the château de Ris-Chauveron?
- A fortification was authorized there in the late 14th century, but the building seen today results from a reconstruction in 1882.
- Where is the château de Ris-Chauveron located?
- It is located in the commune of Azat-le-Ris, in the Haute-Vienne department.
- Which families owned the château de Ris-Chauveron?
- It passed through several families, including the Chauverons, the Hélie de Pompadour, the Estourneau, the Vidaud du Dognon, and finally the Baudon de Mony.
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Sources
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