When was Château de Sanvensa built?

The main building dates to the late 16th century, confirmed by an inscription bearing 1573. The surviving square keep comes from an earlier fortress.

What elements of the castle can be seen?

The main building with its two round towers, the 16th-century interior staircase, the vaulted cellars spanning three storeys, and the ancient square keep are the principal features.

Château de Sanvensa

Sanvensa Castle

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Château de Sanvensa stands in Sanvensa (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château de Sanvensa stands in Aveyron and belongs to the late 16th century. Its main building is flanked by two massive round towers facing west, while a square keep, remnant of an earlier fortress, survives within the structure. The 16th-century interior staircase and vaulted cellars mark its Renaissance design.

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The building is listed as a historical monument; only the façades and roofs are protected.
The date 1573 is inscribed on the first floor of the north-west tower.
The castle has three storeys above vaulted cellars.
A narrow terrace was added to the north around 1905.

Where this château is

Sanvensa · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Pl. de l' Eglise, 12200 Sanvensa

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094181
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Château de Sanvensa built?: The main building dates to the late 16th century, confirmed by an inscription bearing 1573. The surviving square keep comes from an earlier fortress.
What elements of the castle can be seen?: The main building with its two round towers, the 16th-century interior staircase, the vaulted cellars spanning three storeys, and the ancient square keep are the principal features.