Château de Messac, Laroquebrou, Medieval castle in Laroquebrou, France
The castle features two wings arranged at right angles around a turret staircase, with six stone fireplaces distributed across multiple floors.
Construction of Château de Messac began in the late 15th century under the direction of Amaury and Guy de Sermur, reflecting civil architecture of Cantal.
The castle represents the architectural evolution from medieval to renaissance periods, with modifications made during the 14th, 15th, and 18th centuries.
The castle maintains protected status for its facades, roofing, and interior chimneys through an official designation established on July 28, 1972.
Each floor of the castle contains two large stone fireplaces, demonstrating the importance of heating systems in medieval French architecture.
Location: Laroquebrou
GPS coordinates: 44.97140,2.19278
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
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