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The Château de La Rochette, located in Miremont in Puy-de-Dôme (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes), is a feudal monument dating back to the 10th or 11th century. Abandoned since 1685, it was initially supported by four towers and had vaulted parts. Its remains, classified as historical monuments in 1927, bear witness to a medieval defensive architecture typical of the region. The site is today private, dedicated to organizing events like weddings.

The castle stands 1 km from the village, on a mountain facing the 12th century Romanesque church, which explains Miremont's etymology ("look at the mountain"). Its lands were bounded by the brook of Chancelade, tributary of Sioulet. Among his lords, Pierre de La Rochette, who died at the Battle of Poitiers (1356), is the most famous: a castle hall today bears his name in homage.

The estate includes gardens restored by a student of the school of Versailles, with an 18th century fountain and roses in constellations. An 18th century farmhouse, transformed into a gite and reception place, houses a collection of ancient objects and enclosed beds reconstituted with the help of the Auvergne Regional Museum. These elements illustrate the evolution of the site, from medieval fortresses to places of life and celebrations.

Although partially in ruins, the castle retains traces of its military and seigneurial past. Its registration in 1927 underscores its heritage value, while its current spaces (courtyard, farmhouse) reflect a rehabilitation oriented towards tourism and private events. The site remains accessible only by reservation, preserving its intimate character.

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