When was the château de Vixouze built?

A keep already stood there in the 13th century, and the building was then enlarged and altered up to the 18th century.

Can you visit the château de Vixouze?

The place now mainly serves as a private event venue, and no regular public visiting is documented.

Where is the château de Vixouze located?

It stands in Polminhac, in the Cantal department, about fifteen kilometres from Aurillac.

Is the château de Vixouze a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 2000, with protection covering the enclosure, towers and several interior rooms.

Château de Vixouze

Vixouze Castle

Polminhac

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Château de Vixouze stands in Polminhac (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Vixouze stands in Polminhac, in the Cantal region, on high ground overlooking the Cère valley. Its rectangular 13th century keep went through successive alterations up to the 18th century, giving the building its present appearance blending several periods. The surrounding wall, corner towers and several interior rooms still keep their original decor, a mark of this long architectural history.

What to know

The castle today mainly operates as a venue for weddings and private events.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2000, a protection covering the enclosure, towers, courtyard and several interior rooms.
The site sits on elevated ground, around fifteen kilometres from Aurillac, meaning access is via mountain roads.
No verified information on public visiting hours or admission fees is available.

Where this château is

Polminhac · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Polminhac, Cantal

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093578
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

When was the château de Vixouze built?: A keep already stood there in the 13th century, and the building was then enlarged and altered up to the 18th century.
Can you visit the château de Vixouze?: The place now mainly serves as a private event venue, and no regular public visiting is documented.
Where is the château de Vixouze located?: It stands in Polminhac, in the Cantal department, about fifteen kilometres from Aurillac.
Is the château de Vixouze a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 2000, with protection covering the enclosure, towers and several interior rooms.