Château de Malabec dans le Cantal

Origin and history

The Château de Malabec is a monument located in the commune of Sainte-Marie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its construction period is not specified in the available sources, it represents a local architectural heritage whose history remains to be explored in more detail. In this region, castles have often played a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories.

They served as places of power, protection or residence for local lords, while influencing the agricultural and craft activities of the surrounding populations.