Prieuré-château de Saint-Arcons-d'Allier, Medieval castle and priory in Saint-Arcons-d'Allier, France.
The priory-castle consists of a rectangular building connected to the parish church, featuring an inner courtyard surrounded by stone ramparts and a semi-circular tower.
The Saint-Arcons family inhabited the castle until the 13th century, after which the De Peyre family transferred it to the Chazes Benedictine abbey.
The 15th-century spiral staircase tower contains a six-part rib vault decorated with wall paintings, including a potential 16th-century Annunciation.
The facades, roofs, and stair tower with its murals have been registered as historical monuments since January 1986.
The semi-circular tower on the Allier River facade maintains its original arrow slits, demonstrating the medieval defensive system of the castle.
Location: Saint-Arcons-d'Allier
GPS coordinates: 45.06850,3.55017
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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