Is Rochefort castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique in full since a 2015 order, following a partial listing in 1961.

How old is Rochefort castle?

Its foundations date from the 12th century, with notable alterations in the 15th century and restorations carried out in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Who owned Rochefort castle?

Originally held by the lords of Bourbon, the castle was bought in 1623 by Pierre Chartier de Rouvignac and passed by marriage to the du Ligondès family, who still own it.

What can be seen inside Rochefort castle?

The reception rooms feature a Louis XIII mantelpiece, 17th century Aubusson tapestries and a painted overmantel by Isaac Moillon.

Château de Rochefort

Rochefort Castle

Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort

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Where: Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort

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Château de Rochefort stands in Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, 18th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a terrace above the left bank of the Sioule river, on foundations dating back to the 12th century, Rochefort castle retains the look of a Bourbonnais stronghold despite centuries of alterations. Its corner towers, a 15th century chapel and reception rooms decorated with Aubusson tapestries and a painted mantelpiece by Isaac Moillon reflect its shift from a defensive stronghold to a family residence. Held by the same family since the 17th century, the castle also appeared on screen, featured in a few scenes of the 1960 film Fortunat.

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Where this château is

Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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18 Chem. du Château, 03800 Saint-Bonnet-de-Rochefort

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093263
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century, 18th century, 19th century

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Is Rochefort castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique in full since a 2015 order, following a partial listing in 1961.
How old is Rochefort castle?: Its foundations date from the 12th century, with notable alterations in the 15th century and restorations carried out in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Who owned Rochefort castle?: Originally held by the lords of Bourbon, the castle was bought in 1623 by Pierre Chartier de Rouvignac and passed by marriage to the du Ligondès family, who still own it.
What can be seen inside Rochefort castle?: The reception rooms feature a Louis XIII mantelpiece, 17th century Aubusson tapestries and a painted overmantel by Isaac Moillon.