Commanderie de Carlat, Medieval commandry in Carlat, France
The Commanderie de Carlat stands on a basalt plateau, featuring defensive walls and multiple buildings including a church and barracks within its compound.
Founded in 1176, this Templar commandry became the most significant one in Auvergne before transferring to the Knights Hospitaller after 1312.
The commandry collected tithes from surrounding parishes and managed several hospitals, including the Hospital of Barbary near Neyrecombe.
Archaeological excavations in 2004 produced detailed topographical surveys and site plans, providing new data about the structure's original layout.
King Henry IV ordered the complete demolition of the fortress and commandry buildings in 1603, transforming the site into its current state.
Location: Carlat
GPS coordinates: 44.88930,2.56233
Latest update: July 18, 2025 07:41
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