What is a feudal mound ?

It is an artificial earthwork, typically surrounded by a ditch and palisade, that served as a defensive base during the Middle Ages. It was often crowned with a wooden or stone tower.

How can I visit the mound at Arlanc ?

Specific visiting arrangements are not documented. It is advisable to contact the municipality of Arlanc or the local authority to learn about access conditions.

Cours Motte

Arlanc

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Where: Arlanc

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Motte féodale de Cours stands in Arlanc (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). No visits are on record for this building.

The feudal mound of Arlanc is a remnant of a medieval fortification located in Puy-de-Dôme. Listed as a historical monument, this artificially raised earthwork illustrates the defensive techniques employed during the Middle Ages, predating the era of stone castles.

What to know

The site is an earthwork structure rather than a building, making it an archaeological remnant rather than an inhabitable castle.
No information on opening hours, admission fees, or visiting conditions is currently available.
The mound has been protected since 1984 as a listed historical monument.

Where this château is

Arlanc · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Arlanc, Puy-de-Dôme

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00091869
Period of construction: Middle Ages

Frequently asked

What is a feudal mound ?: It is an artificial earthwork, typically surrounded by a ditch and palisade, that served as a defensive base during the Middle Ages. It was often crowned with a wooden or stone tower.
How can I visit the mound at Arlanc ?: Specific visiting arrangements are not documented. It is advisable to contact the municipality of Arlanc or the local authority to learn about access conditions.