Manoir de Courbesserre
Carlat
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Carlat
To make a day of it
Open within 20 km
Manoir de Courbesserre stands in Carlat (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the latter half of the 17th century near Carlat, Courbesserre Manor combines classical architectural principles with medieval defensive traditions. Constructed from local materials, this gentleman's house merges residential comfort with symbolic fortification features such as loopholes and corner turrets.
What to know
- The manor has been listed as a historic monument since 1990.
- No public access information is available: contact the town hall of Carlat directly.
Where this château is
Carlat · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
Carlat, Cantal
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- Period of construction
- second half of the 17th century
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Frequently asked
- Who built Courbesserre Manor?
- The building was erected in the 17th century by a family of standing; the specific architect is not documented.
- What are the defensive features of the manor?
- The building displays loopholes and corner turrets, features inherited from medieval architecture but without genuine defensive purpose.
- Is it open to visitors?
- No information about regular public visits is documented; check with the local municipality.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Mérimée PA00093732
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