Construction of the castle XVe-XVIe siècles (≈ 1650)
Period of initial construction of the castle.
30 janvier 1986
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 30 janvier 1986 (≈ 1986)
Partial protection of facades, roofs and interior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; two chimneys in the West Tower; second floor room of the dungeon (cad. A 600): registration by order of 30 January 1986
Key figures
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Origin and history
The Château de Bord-Peschin, also known as Château de Bord, is a castle located in Doyet, in the department of Allier (region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes). Built in the 15th and 16th centuries, it stands 3 km west of the village, overlooking the valley of the Eye. The building was originally surrounded by three rows of ditches, accessible by a drawbridge replaced today by a stone bridge. It served as a centre for a seigneury encompassing several estates and estates.
The castle consists of two house bodies enclosing a square courtyard, itself girded with moat. A second series of moats, located about 100 metres from the castle, reinforced its protection. The entrance tower, marking the separation between the two parts of the castle, leads to the current bridge. The north house body, extended by old stables, preserves remarkable elements such as a vaulted kitchen with a fireplace resting on two stony columns, as well as rooms with monumental chimneys.
The eastern part of the castle housed the former communes, including a second stable and a bakery. A large square tower, adjacent to the southeast, presents on the second floor a vaulted room adorned with ribs falling back on caps carved by small characters. This castle illustrates a typical example of military architecture of the period, combining defensive and residential functions.
The monument was partially listed as historical monuments by order of 30 January 1986. Protected elements include facades and roofs, two chimneys from the west tower, and the second floor dungeon room. These protections underline its heritage importance in the Bourbonnais.
Historical sources mention in-depth studies, notably by G. Martin in the Bulletin des Amis de Montluçon (1979) and in the book Châteaux, fiefs, mots, fortified houses and manor houses in Bourbonnais (2004). This work documents its role in local history and its architectural evolution, while emphasizing its integration into the seigneurial landscape of the region.
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