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Origin and history

Giat's feudal motte is an emblematic monument of medieval military architecture. Located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, it illustrates the fortification techniques used during the Middle Ages to control rural areas. Its location, at 6 Chemin de la Motte Féodale, reflects a defensive strategy linked to the local topography.

Classified as a Historical Monument by order of October 10, 1991, this motte includes a ditch and a bassyard, characteristic elements of the feudal ensembles of that time. The protection specifically concerns Cadastral plots AC 1, 3 and 5. Although the GPS location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10), its exact address remains associated with the municipality of Giat, identified by Insee code 63165.

The feudal motte, now a mixed property (private and communal), embodies the rural defensive heritage of medieval Auvergne. Its state of conservation and accessibility are not specified, but its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. Available sources, such as Monumentum, confirm its role in local history without providing details on its specific occupants or events.

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