How old is Volhac castle?

The site is first mentioned in 1097, and the current building includes elements dating from the 12th century.

Is Volhac castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 16 November 1966, covering its façades and roofs.

What remains of the original fortifications?

Turrets, hooded machicolations and rendered walls, typical of the region's fortified manor houses, are still visible.

Was the castle ever destroyed?

It was burned in 1594 during the Wars of Religion and remained in ruins until 1732, before being looted in 1790.

Château de Volhac

Volhac Castle

Coubon

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Château de Volhac stands in Coubon (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century, 17th century, third quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Volhac castle stands in Coubon, in the Haute-Loire department, on a site first recorded at the end of the 11th century. This former fortified manor house, scarred by a fire during the Wars of Religion and left in ruins for decades afterwards, still displays defensive features typical of the region: turrets, hooded machicolations and rendered walls. Alterations carried out in the 19th century, including new window openings and an added storey, gave the building its present appearance.

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What to know

The castle's façades and roofs are listed as a historic monument.
No opening hours or admission prices are available in our data.
The building is located in the commune of Coubon, in the Haute-Loire département.
Information on accessibility, parking or dogs is not known.

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Where this château is

Coubon · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Maison Forte de Volhac, Rue du Château, 43700 Coubon

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+33 6 62 45 11 01

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092657
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century, 17th century, third quarter of the 19th century

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How old is Volhac castle?: The site is first mentioned in 1097, and the current building includes elements dating from the 12th century.
Is Volhac castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 16 November 1966, covering its façades and roofs.
What remains of the original fortifications?: Turrets, hooded machicolations and rendered walls, typical of the region's fortified manor houses, are still visible.
Was the castle ever destroyed?: It was burned in 1594 during the Wars of Religion and remained in ruins until 1732, before being looted in 1790.