Commanderie de Celles

The Commanderie de Celles forms a quadrilateral structure with corner towers and an inner courtyard, located 46 kilometers northeast of Aurillac in Cantal department.

The commandry, built around a pre-existing Romanesque church in 1260, transferred from Templar to Knights Hospitaller ownership following the Templar dissolution in 1312.

Four main annexes managed 358 tenants across twenty-five hamlets, with tithe collection centralized in granges at Ribbes, Giraltat, and La Rivière during the 18th century.

The monument stands at coordinates 45°07'15'' North and 2°57'36'' East, with regular heritage day events allowing public access to examine medieval religious architecture.

The Commanderie de Celles remains the only commandry in France that preserves its original interior arrangements, displaying authentic Templar religious practices.

GPS coordinates: 45.12070,2.96000

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52