When was the Château du Méjanel built?

It was built during the 15th and 16th centuries, a typical period for fortified manor houses in the Rouergue region.

Is the Château du Méjanel a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a monument historique since 17 June 1991, protecting its facades, roofs and a monumental chimney.

Can visitors tour the inside of the château?

There is no verified information on the conditions for visiting the interior.

Where exactly is the Château du Méjanel located?

It stands in the hamlet of Méjanel, in the commune of Sévérac d'Aveyron, near Recoules-Prévinquières.

Château du Méjanel

Méjanel Castle

Sévérac d'Aveyron

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Where: Sévérac d'Aveyron

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Château du Méjanel stands in Sévérac d'Aveyron (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Château du Méjanel stands in the hamlet bearing its name, in the commune of Sévérac d'Aveyron, in the valley of the Aveyron river. Built during the 15th and 16th centuries, it belongs to the group of fortified manor houses known locally as repaires rouergats, rural residences designed for both defence and daily life. Its two towers, its turret and the parapet above the entrance door still show this defensive purpose, while its mullioned windows point to its role as a dwelling. The limestone and dolomite used in its construction were quarried from the very ground on which it stands, which ties the building closely to the surrounding causse landscape.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a monument historique since 1991, a protection covering its facades, roofs and a monumental first floor chimney.
It stands in the hamlet of Méjanel, reached via the D96 road towards Vezins-de-Lévézou, about 2.5 km from Recoules-Prévinquières.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or visiting conditions.
The building rests directly on the outcropping bedrock, giving the site a massive, firmly anchored appearance.

Where this château is

Sévérac d'Aveyron · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Address

Sévérac d'Aveyron, Aveyron

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094246
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Château du Méjanel built?: It was built during the 15th and 16th centuries, a typical period for fortified manor houses in the Rouergue region.
Is the Château du Méjanel a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a monument historique since 17 June 1991, protecting its facades, roofs and a monumental chimney.
Can visitors tour the inside of the château?: There is no verified information on the conditions for visiting the interior.
Where exactly is the Château du Méjanel located?: It stands in the hamlet of Méjanel, in the commune of Sévérac d'Aveyron, near Recoules-Prévinquières.