First written entry 1273 (≈ 1273)
Quoted by Armand Vicomte de Polignac.
1307 et 1310
Subsequent entries
Subsequent entries 1307 et 1310 (≈ 1310)
Called upon by the successors of Polignac.
1527
Community involvement
Community involvement 1527 (≈ 1527)
Surveillance of the castle by the population.
13 juillet 1557
Last known mention
Last known mention 13 juillet 1557 (≈ 1557)
Gift of the castle by the lord.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Armand Vicomte de Polignac - Feudal Lord
First to mention the castle.
Seigneur de Polignac (1557) - Last known owner
Recourse to his son.
Origin and history
The Château de Recourse is a castle in ruins located in the commune of Beaulieu, in the department of Haute-Loire, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The remains are about 1 km north of the village, at the top of a sugar offering stunning views of the Loire valley and the Empblavez plain. This strategic site suggests a defensive and monitoring role for the region.
The castle was first mentioned in 1273 by Armand Vicomte de Polignac, then again in 1307 and 1310 by his successors. These references indicate a feudal occupation related to the Polignac family. In 1527, the residents of Recourse undertook to monitor the castle, which is proof of its continuing importance, though declining. The last mention dates from 13 July 1557, when the lord of Polignac ceded recourse to his son, probably marking the end of his active use.
At the southern end of the rock remains the foundation of a tower, visible vestige of the old fortress. Today, the site is accessible on a free tour, offering visitors an overview of medieval military architecture and an exceptional panorama of the surrounding landscapes.
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