Construction of medieval tower limite XIIe-XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Square seigneurial tower built.
1640
Construction of the castle and chapel
Construction of the castle and chapel 1640 (≈ 1640)
Date on the bell.
XVIIe siècle
Construction of the main body
Construction of the main body XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Castle built by the White family.
XVIIIe siècle
Expansion of the castle
Expansion of the castle XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Addition of a span and pavilion.
28 octobre 1993
First entry MH
First entry MH 28 octobre 1993 (≈ 1993)
Castle, chapel and protected scenery.
2 juillet 2010
Second entry MH
Second entry MH 2 juillet 2010 (≈ 2010)
Medieval tower and registered house.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle, including the chapel, barn, terraced garden and the following rooms with their decor: staircase, kitchen; on the first floor: dining room, living room, blue room, tower room; on the second floor: library, alcove room, room with rustic scenes (cad. H 1483, 1485, 1770, 1773): inscription by order of 28 October 1993 - The medieval tower of the castle, as well as the adjoining house and the plate pitch (Box H 1771): inscription by decree of 2 July 2010
Key figures
Famille Blanc du Bos - Owner and sponsor
Have the castle built in the seventeenth.
Origin and history
Château du Bos is a historic monument located in Blesle, in the Haute-Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It consists of a main residence erected in the seventeenth century, completed in the eighteenth century by a new building, as well as a chapel and outbuildings. Nearby stands a medieval tower, vestige of an ancient castle dating from the limit of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. This site illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era, with preserved rustic elements and original decorations, such as woodwork, fireplaces and paintings.
The property belonged to the White family of the Bos, which built the present castle in the seventeenth century next to the ruins of the medieval castle. In 1640, a bell in the chapel bears this date, indicating a major construction phase. The original project provided for a more ambitious building, but it remained unfinished, as evidenced by the visible waiting stones. In the 18th century, a span and a half-outlet pavilion were added, partially completing the whole. The seigneurial tower, square and dating from the second half of the 12th century, remains in a meadow south of the estate.
The Château du Bos has been protected as historical monuments since 1993 for its main body, chapel, barn and some interior decorations. The medieval tower, as well as the adjoining house and its land, were registered in 2010. These protections highlight the heritage value of the site, combining medieval heritage and classical architecture. Today the estate retains its authentic appearance, offering a rare testimony to local history and the evolution of aristocratic lifestyles in Auvergne.
Architecturally, the castle is characterized by a rectangular house body flanked by a square tower at the southwest corner. The 18th century building extends this tower, while the inner courtyard, lined with commons and chapel, organizes the northern space. Roofs, in long sections, croupes or constructions, as well as lava frames, reflect regional constructive techniques. Inside, woodwork, painted door tops and period chimneys make up a coherent decor, preserved since the beginning.
