Tours de Merle
Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle
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Tours de Merle stands in Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle (Corrèze), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle, in the Corrèze department, the tours de Merle form a medieval castrum, a cluster of fortified houses built between the 12th and 16th centuries on a rocky spur above the valley. What makes the site remarkable is its layout: several noble families had their fortified dwellings erected side by side, creating a joint lordship unusual for its time. The ensemble is protected as a listed historic monument, standing as a rare example of shared feudal power.
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What to know
- The site is located in the commune of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle, in the Corrèze department.
- The fortified complex dates from the 12th to the 16th century and includes several fortified houses.
- The site is a listed historic monument.
- As the buildings stand on a rocky spur, visitors should expect uneven, sloping ground.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00-19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-19:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-19:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-19:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-19:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 10:00-19:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
Prices
Free for Free for children under 6 ; free during Journées Européennes du Patrimoine
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not accessible
- Dogs
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- Parking
- Not verified
Uneven terrain not suitable for strollers and wheelchair users.
Where this château is
Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Les Tours de Merle, 19220 Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle
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- Period of construction
- 12th century, 15th century
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Frequently asked
- Where are the tours de Merle located?
- They stand in the commune of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle, in the Corrèze department.
- How old are the tours de Merle?
- The complex was built between the 12th and 16th centuries.
- Is it a single castle?
- No, it is a group of several fortified houses belonging to different families, forming a joint lordship.
- Is the site protected?
- Yes, the tours de Merle are listed as a historic monument.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q3535527
- Mérimée PA00099859
- Official website
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