Château du Cheylon
Cheylon Castle
Polignac
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Polignac
To make a day of it
Château du Cheylon stands in Polignac (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. No visits are on record for this building.
The Cheylon castle sits atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Borne river, a few kilometers southwest of Polignac in the Haute-Loire department. Today only a tower some ten meters high remains, partly hidden by trees, a remnant of a lordship first recorded in the late 14th century. The appeal lies mainly in its remote setting and the raw, untamed feel of the ruin.
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What to know
- Access is on foot via the chemin de la Bornette, on the road from Le Puy to Loudes, past the Zouave houses.
- The visit is unsupervised and free, no booking needed.
- The site consists of a ruined tower on a rocky outcrop, with no tourist facilities.
- The ground is uneven and sturdy footwear is recommended for the approach.
Where this château is
Polignac · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Polignac, Haute-Loire
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Is the Cheylon castle open to visitors?
- Yes, the site can be visited freely without set opening hours.
- How do you get to the Cheylon castle?
- Take the chemin de la Bornette on the road from Le Puy to Loudes, past the Zouave houses, then walk to the site.
- What remains of the Cheylon castle?
- Mainly a tower about ten meters high, partly hidden by trees.
- Is there parking near the Cheylon castle?
- The available information does not mention dedicated parking.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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