Castles and Ruins
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.
A 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.
B 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.
C Anjony Castle
The Château d'Anjony is a castle in Tournemire in the Cantal département of France.
D Château de Couzan
The Château de Couzan is a ruined castle in the commune of Sail-sous-Couzan in the Loire département of France.
E Château de Rochebrune
The Château de Rochebrune is an historic castle in Étagnac, Charente, France. It was built in the 11th and 12th centuries.
F 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.
G Château d'Anterroches
A medieval castle in the Alagnon valley featuring a 15th-century square keep and architectural modifications from the 19th century.
H Château de Comblat
Medieval castle in Vic-sur-Cère comprising a 15th-century keep and a 17th-century residential wing.
I 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.
Château de Vixouze
The Château de Vixouges is a medieval castle in the commune Polminhac in the Cantal département of the Auvergne, in France.
Château de Longevergne
A medieval castle located in Anglards-de-Salers, preserving its historical structure within the rural landscape of the Cantal department.
M 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.
Château de la Voulte
A medieval castle and historical monument located in the village of Marmanhac in the Cantal region.
Château de Vigouroux
A historic castle and residence reflecting the regional feudal architecture of Saint-Martin-sous-Vigouroux.
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.
Tour de Leybros
A medieval defensive tower that remains as a vestige of a larger fortified complex in the Cantal department.
Murat la Rabbe
A medieval manor house and heritage site located in the Auvergne region.
Château d'Escorolles
A 15th-century castle in Cheylade featuring a square tower and traditional stone masonry typical of the Auvergne mountains.
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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