Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Building of the original castle.
Fin XVe siècle
Major expansion
Major expansion Fin XVe siècle (≈ 1595)
Addition of chimneys and architectural modifications.
7 novembre 2000
Registration MH
Registration MH 7 novembre 2000 (≈ 2000)
Total protection of the castle and its surroundings.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Complete castle, including its moat, its courtyard of honour with the archaeological basement, and interior decorations including four 15th century monumental chimneys, and two chimneys surmounted by an 18th century stucco decoration (Box A 147 to 150): inscription by decree of 7 November 2000
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Origin and history
Château de La Salle is a medieval building located in Meillers, in the Allier department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Dating from the 13th century, it was enlarged at the end of the 15th century, maintaining a homogeneous and authentic architecture. Its bodies of buildings, organized in cross plan, are reinforced by gable walls and circular foothills at each angle, characteristic of this period.
The castle preserved Gothic elements, such as bays and an entrance door, as well as its moats. Inside, there are 15th-century monumental fireplaces and wood-paned ceilings. The ensemble, including the courtyard of honour and interior decorations, was listed as historical monuments by order of 7 November 2000.
This monument illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with late additions like 18th century chimneys. Its exceptional conservation makes it a rare testimony of the Bourbon castles, as highlighted in the book Châteaux, fiefs, mots, fortified houses and manor houses in Bourbonnais (2004).
