Can you visit the Château de Saint-Germain-Laprade?

No verified information confirms visiting conditions; it remains a property of which only certain parts are protected as a historic monument.

How old is the château?

Most of the building dates from the early 15th century, with additions made in the 17th and 19th centuries.

Who lived in the château?

The Morgues family lived there at the end of the 16th century; Mathieu de Morgues, a pamphleteer opposed to Richelieu, was born there.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

It has been listed (inscrit, not classé) as a historic monument since a 1983 decree, covering only certain elements.

Château de Saint-Germain-Laprade

Saint-Germain-Laprade Castle

Saint-Germain-Laprade

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Where: Saint-Germain-Laprade

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Château de Saint-Germain-Laprade stands in Saint-Germain-Laprade (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Germain-Laprade, in the Haute-Loire department, this former fortified house dating mainly from the early 15th century reflects the character of a small rural manor of the Velay region. Later alterations in the 17th and 19th centuries added a new wing and a varied interior decor, including doors and fireplaces from the late 16th and 17th centuries, period ceilings, and a wallpaper from the Restoration era. The house is linked to the Morgues family, whose son Mathieu, born there, later became a pamphleteer opposed to Richelieu.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1983, under a partial listing.
Only certain parts are protected: the entrance gate, the façades and roofs, the kitchen, and the first-floor interior decor.
No verified information on opening hours, prices, or access conditions is available.
As this remains a privately used property, it is advisable to check access conditions before visiting.

Where this château is

Saint-Germain-Laprade · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Germain-Laprade, Haute-Loire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092846
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Saint-Germain-Laprade?: No verified information confirms visiting conditions; it remains a property of which only certain parts are protected as a historic monument.
How old is the château?: Most of the building dates from the early 15th century, with additions made in the 17th and 19th centuries.
Who lived in the château?: The Morgues family lived there at the end of the 16th century; Mathieu de Morgues, a pamphleteer opposed to Richelieu, was born there.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: It has been listed (inscrit, not classé) as a historic monument since a 1983 decree, covering only certain elements.