Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park

Castles and ruins in Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park

This collection features medieval fortifications and aristocratic residences across the volcanic landscape of Auvergne, primarily within the Cantal and Puy-de-Dôme departments. Highlights include the volcanic-rock fortress of Murol, the 15th-century keep of Anjony with its preserved frescoes, and the lakeside Château de Val. These sites demonstrate a range of architectural history, from 11th-century defensive ruins atop basalt peaks to Neo-Gothic restorations and Renaissance transformations of feudal strongholds.

Castles and Ruins — Map

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Château de Murol

The Château de Murol is a castle overlooking the town of Murol in the département of Puy-de-Dôme in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes région, France.

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Château de Val

A 15th-century fortress situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir. It features six towers with pepper-pot roofs and a Gothic chapel.

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Anjony Castle

The Château d'Anjony is a castle in Tournemire in the Cantal département of France.

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Château de Couzan

The Château de Couzan is a ruined castle in the commune of Sail-sous-Couzan in the Loire département of France.

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Château de Rochebrune

The Château de Rochebrune is an historic castle in Étagnac, Charente, France. It was built in the 11th and 12th centuries.

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Château fort d'Apchon

Ruins of a medieval castle perched on a basaltic peak at 1,100 meters altitude. It was once the seat of the powerful Apchon family.

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Château d'Anterroches

A medieval castle in the Alagnon valley featuring a 15th-century square keep and architectural modifications from the 19th century.

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Château de Comblat

Medieval castle in Vic-sur-Cère comprising a 15th-century keep and a 17th-century residential wing.

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Château de la Borie

A 17th-century castle in Haute-Vienne known for its formal gardens and transition from defensive to residential architecture.

J

Château de Bosredon

Constructed from dark volcanic Volvic stone, this castle now houses the Sahut-Laurent Museum, focusing on fine arts and regional history.

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Château de Vixouze

The Château de Vixouges is a medieval castle in the commune Polminhac in the Cantal département of the Auvergne, in France.

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Château de Longevergne

A medieval castle located in Anglards-de-Salers, preserving its historical structure within the rural landscape of the Cantal department.

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Château de Saint-Saturnin

A 13th-century fortress featuring triple defensive walls and a keep. It was later updated during the Renaissance by the de la Tour d'Auvergne family.

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Château de la Voulte

A medieval castle and historical monument located in the village of Marmanhac in the Cantal region.

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Château de Vigouroux

A historic castle and residence reflecting the regional feudal architecture of Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux.

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Château de Saint-Chamant

Features a 14th-century square keep and 17th-century additions. The interior houses a notable collection of 16th-century Flemish tapestries.

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Tour de Leybros

A medieval defensive tower that remains as a vestige of a larger fortified complex in the Cantal department.

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Murat la Rabbe

A medieval manor house and heritage site located in the Auvergne region.

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Château d'Escorolles

A 15th-century castle in Cheylade featuring a square tower and traditional stone masonry typical of the Auvergne mountains.

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Château de Sedaiges

A 13th-century fortress rebuilt in the 19th-century Neo-Gothic style, containing rare 16th-century Flanders tapestries.

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