When was Saint-Thomé castle built?

A fortified castrum existed from 1374. The current building combines 17th-century restoration work with a comprehensive remodeling from the late 18th century.

Why was the castle damaged in the 17th century?

It was dismantled by royal troops due to its lords' alliance with Gaston of Orléans, the rebellious brother of King Louis XIV.

What can be seen inside?

The first-floor salon retains its original distemper wallpapers, several bedrooms preserve their stucco decoration, and the ground floor offers medieval remains, including a cellar and an old fireplace.

St Thomé Castle

Saint-Thomé

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Where: Saint-Thomé

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Château de Saint-Thomé stands in Saint-Thomé (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Saint-Thomé castle in Ardèche has occupied a fortified site since the 14th century, retaining traces of its medieval origins. Dismantled in the 17th century for political reasons, it was partially restored and then substantially remodeled in the late 18th century. The building retains its rectangular plan flanked by towers and preserves interiors from the Enlightenment period, featuring period wallpapers and stucco decoration.

What to know

The castle sustained damage during the November 2019 earthquake; verify access conditions before visiting.
The 18th-century interior, particularly the first-floor salon and its painted decoration, forms the main focus of a visit.
Medieval remains survive on the ground floor, including a cellar and an eastern salon fireplace.
The site has been protected as a historical monument since 2006.

Where this château is

Saint-Thomé · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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07220

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA07000011
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

When was Saint-Thomé castle built?: A fortified castrum existed from 1374. The current building combines 17th-century restoration work with a comprehensive remodeling from the late 18th century.
Why was the castle damaged in the 17th century?: It was dismantled by royal troops due to its lords' alliance with Gaston of Orléans, the rebellious brother of King Louis XIV.
What can be seen inside?: The first-floor salon retains its original distemper wallpapers, several bedrooms preserve their stucco decoration, and the ground floor offers medieval remains, including a cellar and an old fireplace.