When was the Château des Horts built?

The original manor dates to the 14th century. It was expanded in the 16th century as part of a broader development of secondary residences by Thiers' wealthy citizens.

What defensive features does the castle have?

The north facade bears crenellations and a watch-turret. The four round corner towers reinforce the structure, typical of fortified manors from this era.

Château des Horts

Horts Castle

Thiers

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Where: Thiers

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Château des Horts stands in Thiers (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Horts is a 14th-century manor in Thiers, enlarged in the 16th century as part of a group of residences built by local notables. Its square plan centres on a courtyard now covered by a glass roof, with round corner towers at each angle. The north facade displays crenellations and a watch-turret, remnants of its fortified heritage.

What to know

The facades and roofing have been registered as a historic monument since 1976.
The building is privately owned; visiting arrangements are not documented here.
Thiers, renowned for its cutlery industry, contains other heritage sites to explore in the town centre.

Where this château is

Thiers · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

11 Chem. des Horts, 63300 Thiers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092429
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château des Horts built?: The original manor dates to the 14th century. It was expanded in the 16th century as part of a broader development of secondary residences by Thiers' wealthy citizens.
What defensive features does the castle have?: The north facade bears crenellations and a watch-turret. The four round corner towers reinforce the structure, typical of fortified manors from this era.