Initial construction XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
House with four corner towers.
XVIIIe-XIXe siècles
Major transformations
Major transformations XVIIIe-XIXe siècles (≈ 1865)
Becoming a rural and agricultural residence.
16 juillet 1984
Partial classification
Partial classification 16 juillet 1984 (≈ 1984)
Large living room inscribed Historic Monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
large living room on the 1st floor (Box ZB 35): registration by decree of 16 July 1984
Key figures
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Origin and history
The castle of Letz, located in Augnat in the Puy-de-Dôme, is an ancient fort house whose origins probably date back to the 15th century, as attested to by its four round towers. Transformed in the 18th and 19th centuries, it became a typical rural residence in Auvergne, organised around a rectangular courtyard lined with three buildings: the main house, the communes and an old chapel to the south.
This monument, built on a terrace, represents a characteristic example of traditional Auvergne architecture. Although modified to adapt to agricultural and residential uses, it retains initial defensive elements. The large living room on the first floor, classified as Historic Monument by order of 16 July 1984, bears witness to its heritage importance.
The location of the castle in the commune of Augnat (Insee code 63017) is documented with a priori satisfactory accuracy (level 6/10). The exact address, Allée du Château Letz, and its membership in the department of Puy-de-Dôme (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) are confirmed by official sources, including the Mérimée base.
No information is available on opening to the public, visits, or possible services such as guest rooms. The sources are limited to architectural and historical data, without mentioning owners, significant events, or characters associated with the site.
