Can you visit the Écossays castle?

No, it is a private property closed to the public.

How old is the Écossays castle?

The main building dates from the late 15th century, while the outbuildings were rebuilt in the 19th century.

Is the Écossays castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 9 April 2001.

Where is the Écossays castle located?

It stands in the commune of Bresnay, in the Allier department.

Château des Écossais

Bresnay

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bresnay

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Open within 20 km

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Château des Écossays stands in Bresnay (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Bresnay, in the Allier department, the Écossays castle shows its 15th century main building flanked by two round towers guarding the north front, while an angled stair turret marks the south side. Dry moats, a medieval dovecote and a gothic fireplace still recall the site's fortified origins. The property remains private and can only be seen from the outside, set within grounds shaped by more recent landscaping.

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What to know

The castle is privately owned and not open to visitors.
It can only be glimpsed from the surrounding area, with no access to the courtyard or buildings.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 2001.
The dry moats, dovecote and gothic fireplace date from the medieval period, while the outbuildings were rebuilt in the 19th century.

Where this château is

Bresnay · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Bresnay, Allier

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093022
Period of construction: 15th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Écossays castle?: No, it is a private property closed to the public.
How old is the Écossays castle?: The main building dates from the late 15th century, while the outbuildings were rebuilt in the 19th century.
Is the Écossays castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 9 April 2001.
Where is the Écossays castle located?: It stands in the commune of Bresnay, in the Allier department.