Construction of the strong house vers 1500 (≈ 1500)
Replaces an older castle.
10 février 2010
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 10 février 2010 (≈ 2010)
Official protection of the castle.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle in full (Box B 722, 723): inscription by order of 10 February 2010
Key figures
général de Lafayette - Historic Site Figure
Cradle of his family.
Origin and history
The Château du Bouy is a strong house built around 1500 in Champétières, in the Puy-de-Dôme, on the remains of an older castle that remains a round tower. This fortified mansion, typical of the Auvergne region, combines military and agricultural functions, with a main house surrounded by agricultural buildings. A re-used Roman stone, bearing a Latin inscription, is visible on the west facade, showing historical reuse.
During the Second World War, a fire ravaged the interior of the castle and damaged its structure. Despite this damage, the site remains emblematic as the cradle of the family of General de Lafayette. The protection of the monument was formalized by its inscription in historic monuments on 10 February 2010, thus recognizing its heritage importance.
Architecturally, the Bouy Castle represents a significant example of the fortified Auvergne farms, playing a central role in local life as both a place of defence and a farm. Its history reflects the social and military evolutions of the region, from the Middle Ages to the modern era, while preserving material traces of earlier periods, such as the Roman stone integrated into its facade.
