Construction of the castle fin XVe siècle (≈ 1595)
Commanded by the Bishop of Rodez as a defensive system.
XVIIe siècle
Transfer to Polignac
Transfer to Polignac XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
The castle passes to this noble family.
24 novembre 1995
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 24 novembre 1995 (≈ 1995)
Official registration by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle (Box H 218 to 221): inscription by order of 24 November 1995
Key figures
Évêque de Rodez - Sponsor
At the origin of the construction late 15th.
Famille de Polignac - Owner in the 17th
Acquire the castle after its construction.
Origin and history
Château de Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon is a military building located in the Haute-Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Built at the end of the 15th century, it forms with its enclosure a defensive ensemble commissioned by the bishop of Rodez. This monument illustrates the castral architecture of the late medieval period, marked by both military and residential concerns.
In the 17th century, the property of the castle was transferred to the family of Polignac, an influential noble lineage of the region. The building retains remarkable elements of its original construction, such as a 15th century fireplace in the kitchen. These details testify to its use both strategic and domestic throughout the centuries.
Listed as historical monuments by order of 24 November 1995, the Château de Saint-Pal-de-Chalencon represents a major architectural and historical heritage of the Haute-Loire. Its inscription underlines its importance in local history, between medieval heritage and subsequent transformations under the Old Regime.
