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Château du Chier de Barmont

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Located at the hamlet of Le Chet, in the commune of Saint-Avit-de-Tardes in the Creuse department, this château overlooks the Tardes valley a few kilometres from Aubusson. Its origins date back at least to the 15th century, a document from 1423 confirming the site already existed during the Hundred Years' War, near a contested border with English-held territory. Altered by the La Roche-Aymon family between the 16th and 17th centuries, it lost its defensive features in the early 19th century when an imperial general turned it into a pleasant country residence. The property, under restoration since 2009 by its current owners, can be visited within a setting still shaped by this long process of renewal.

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What to know

  • The château stands at the hamlet of Le Chet, in the commune of Saint-Avit-de-Tardes, about 10 km from Aubusson.
  • Restoration work begun in 2009 by the current owners is still ongoing, which may affect the appearance of some visited areas.
  • The château began welcoming visitors in 2015, notably during heritage days.
  • No verified information on current opening hours or admission prices is included here, so checking directly beforehand is advisable.

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Frequently asked

Where is the château du Chier de Barmont located?
It stands at the hamlet of Le Chet, in the commune of Saint-Avit-de-Tardes in the Creuse department, about 10 km from Aubusson.
Can the château du Chier de Barmont be visited?
It has welcomed visitors since 2015, particularly during heritage days, though exact conditions are not confirmed here.
What is the origin of the château?
Its existence is documented as early as 1423, with the original structure dating back at least to the 15th century.
Who transformed the château in the 19th century?
Imperial general Jean-Louis-Brigitte Espagne, who acquired it around 1800, stripped it of its defensive features to turn it into a pleasure residence.

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