Can the château du Rousset be visited all year round?

No, public access is mainly limited to European Heritage Days, as the château is a privately inhabited family property.

What is the origin of the château du Rousset?

The site is first recorded in 1260 as a fortified house belonging to the de la Bastie family, becoming known as a château from 1474.

Which families owned the château?

It passed through the de la Bastie, Lothons, de Sugny and Damas families, the latter holding it until the Revolution.

What happened at the château during the French Revolution?

The château was sold as national property in 1793, after two members of the Damas family were executed.

Where is the château du Rousset located?

It stands in Margerie-Chantagret, in the Forez region of the Loire department, on a rocky outcrop above the Mare river.

Chateau du Rousset

Margerie-Chantagret

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Château du Rousset stands in Margerie-Chantagret (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château du Rousset stands on a rocky spur above the Mare river, between Margerie-Chantagret and Gumières in the Forez region. First recorded as a fortified house in 1260, it passed through the hands of the de la Bastie, Lothons, de Sugny and Damas families before being sold as national property in 1793. Its massive round tower rising above the surrounding buildings is the most striking feature of its outline.

What to know

The château is a private property inhabited by the family, which affects the conditions of visiting.
Public access occurs mainly during European Heritage Days, in free-roaming visits.
Storytelling tours about the château's history during the French Revolution are organised by the Loire-Forez tourist office, by registration.
The site includes a restored section that can host events, in addition to the areas open during heritage visits.
The monument sits in a wooded valley away from major roads, so access is via small country roads.

Where this château is

Margerie-Chantagret · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Margerie-Chantagret, Loire

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Frequently asked

Can the château du Rousset be visited all year round?: No, public access is mainly limited to European Heritage Days, as the château is a privately inhabited family property.
What is the origin of the château du Rousset?: The site is first recorded in 1260 as a fortified house belonging to the de la Bastie family, becoming known as a château from 1474.
Which families owned the château?: It passed through the de la Bastie, Lothons, de Sugny and Damas families, the latter holding it until the Revolution.
What happened at the château during the French Revolution?: The château was sold as national property in 1793, after two members of the Damas family were executed.
Where is the château du Rousset located?: It stands in Margerie-Chantagret, in the Forez region of the Loire department, on a rocky outcrop above the Mare river.