When was Saint-Pol castle built?

The tower and main building date from the late 15th or early 16th century. The underlying fief was already documented in the late 14th century.

What defensive features does the castle have?

A tower with a corbelled machicolated parapet, crenellations on the East, South, and West facades, and a stone staircase providing access to these defensive structures.

Has the castle undergone modifications?

Yes, the windows and openings were altered in the 19th century. The original entrance, once topped by a broken-arch lintel, was partially filled in and converted into a window.

Château de Saint-Pol

Saint-Pol Castle

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

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Where: Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

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Château de Saint-Pol stands in Saint-Martin-Valmeroux (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Saint-Pol castle, located in Saint-Martin-Valmeroux, is a 15th-century residence built on a fief documented since the late 14th century. Its design combines a rectangular main building with a defensive tower featuring a machicolated parapet supported by corbels and crenellations on three facades. Though its openings were altered during the 19th century, the castle retains evidence of its fortified past, including its original entrance marked by a broken-arch lintel.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1971, with protection covering its facades and roofing.
After its Revolutionary sale as an émigré property in 1794, it changed hands but retained its original architectural features.
The tower, partially embedded in the facade, remains the most distinctive element, complete with its defensive machicolated parapet accessible by a stone staircase.
A spiral staircase in a turret, positioned at the corner where the tower meets the main building, once provided access to the parapet walk.

Where this château is

Saint-Martin-Valmeroux · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

15140 Saint-Martin-Valmeroux

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093649
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Saint-Pol castle built?: The tower and main building date from the late 15th or early 16th century. The underlying fief was already documented in the late 14th century.
What defensive features does the castle have?: A tower with a corbelled machicolated parapet, crenellations on the East, South, and West facades, and a stone staircase providing access to these defensive structures.
Has the castle undergone modifications?: Yes, the windows and openings were altered in the 19th century. The original entrance, once topped by a broken-arch lintel, was partially filled in and converted into a window.