Registration for Historic Monuments 24 février 1994 (≈ 1994)
Protection of facades, roofs and interior decorations.
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Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of all buildings (housework and buildings of the communes); Inside: the three rooms decorated with painted canvases, chapel, dining room, small living room, two vaulted rooms with their wardrobe, the south room (ground floor) (cad. E 536): registration by order of 24 February 1994
Origin and history
The Château de Peray is a historic monument located in the commune of Saint-Symphorien-de-Lay, in the Loire department (42), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This castle is distinguished by its architecture and its protected elements, including the facades and roofs of all buildings, as well as interior rooms decorated with painted canvases. These protections were formalized by an Registration Order dated February 24, 1994, highlighting the heritage value of the site.
Although the exact origins of the castle are not detailed in the available sources, its inscription in the title of Historical Monuments bears witness to its cultural and architectural importance. The protected elements include various spaces such as a chapel, a dining room, a small living room, and vaulted rooms, reflecting a decorative and functional richness. The location of the castle, near the Verpillère in Lay, is considered satisfactory, facilitating its geographical identification.
The available data do not specify the period of construction or the historic owners of the castle. However, its status as a Historical Monument and preserved architectural details suggest a history linked to the aristocracy or the local bourgeoisie, typical of the castles of this region. Practical information about the visits or services offered (such as renting rooms or guest rooms) is not mentioned in the sources consulted.
