Initial construction 1ère moitié du XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Medieval castle built to monitor the valley.
XVIIIe siècle
Renovation and decoration
Renovation and decoration XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Architectural redesign and addition of decorative elements.
1970
Acquisition by the Langloÿs family
Acquisition by the Langloÿs family 1970 (≈ 1970)
Start of restoration and enhancement of the site.
10 août 2000
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 10 août 2000 (≈ 2000)
Official protection of the castle and its gardens.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle in total, including terraced gardens, and interior decorations (kitchen and suillard on the ground floor; dining room, alcove room, office and living room on the first floor; vestibule, south bedroom, green room, blue room, west bedroom on the second floor; Library, oratory, large room, small north-west room and bishop's room on the third floor) (Box B 323, 324, 335 to 337): inscription by order of 10 August 2000
Key figures
Famille Langloÿs - Owner and restaurant
Acquire the castle in 1970, renovating it and opening it to the public.
Origin and history
The Château de Rochebrune is a medieval castle located in the commune of Neuveglise-sur-Truyère, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built in the first half of the 15th century, it was partially renovated and decorated in the 18th century. This monument is distinguished by its integration into a terraced garden with a classic layout, a rarity in the Cantal. It preserves major medieval elements, such as a 12th century square tower, windows of the same period, and a 15th century staircase, as well as typical rooms of Auvergne feudal architecture.
The castle initially had the task of monitoring the Episcopal Valley in order to alert the lords of Saint-Flour in case of attack. Acquired in 1970 by the Langloÿs family, it was renovated from 1974 and opened to the public since 1981. Always inhabited by this family, it offers guided tours and values its historical heritage. The whole, including the gardens and interior decorations, was registered as historical monuments by order of 10 August 2000.
The interiors of the castle reveal remarkable decorative elements, such as woodwork, ceilings, rustic cuisine, and emblematic halls such as the Knights' Hall or the Oratory. These features illustrate the architectural and functional evolution of the monument, between medieval defense and seigneurial residence. The site is also known for its terraced gardens, a rare example in the area, which complement the historical and landscape interest of the site.
