When was Château du Beyrat built?

The fortress dates primarily to the 12th century, with modifications made in the 15th century and early 20th century.

What can be seen inside?

Two towers, one containing a staircase and the other residential chambers with a notable fireplace, a central building with ribbed-vault hall on the upper floor and access via a round-arched entrance.

Is the castle protected?

Yes, it has been registered as a historical monument since 1947.

Château du Beyrat

Beyrat Castle

Bellenaves

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bellenaves

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Open within 20 km

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Château du Beyrat stands in Bellenaves (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château du Beyrat, located in Bellenaves, is a 12th-century fortress of which two main towers survive, one containing a staircase and the other residential chambers with a large fireplace. The central building, accessed through a round-arched vault, retains a ground-floor hall and an upper floor with ribbed vaults. Modifications from the 15th century and early 20th century complete the structure.

What to know

The monument has been registered as a historical monument since 1947.
The building combines medieval elements from the 12th century with later modifications made in the 15th and 20th centuries.
The two main towers and central building structure form the visible and accessible parts of the castle.

Where this château is

Bellenaves · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

03330 Bellenaves

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092989
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Château du Beyrat built?: The fortress dates primarily to the 12th century, with modifications made in the 15th century and early 20th century.
What can be seen inside?: Two towers, one containing a staircase and the other residential chambers with a notable fireplace, a central building with ribbed-vault hall on the upper floor and access via a round-arched entrance.
Is the castle protected?: Yes, it has been registered as a historical monument since 1947.