Destruction of Montchanson Castle 1789-1799 (≈ 1794)
Castle destroyed during the French Revolution.
1846
Erection of the Cross
Erection of the Cross 1846 (≈ 1846)
Cross built with recycled elements.
27 juin 1983
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 27 juin 1983 (≈ 1983)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Cross (Case E 206): inscription by order of 27 June 1983
Key figures
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Origin and history
The cross of Montchanson is a monumental cross erected in 1846 on the town of Val d'Arcomie, in the department of Cantal, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is located precisely in the old town of Faverolles, in historical Auvergne. This monument is a typical example of the reuse of architectural elements, a common practice after revolutionary destructions.
The cross was built from materials from Montchanson Castle, destroyed during the French Revolution. Its square base includes a bentier decorated with a human figure, probably from the old castle chapel. The hexagonal barrel, laid on a moulure base, presents a carved representation of a sword, adding a symbolic dimension to the monument.
The Montchanson Cross was listed as historical monuments by order of 27 June 1983, thereby recognizing its heritage value. It bears witness to local history and practices of architectural recycling in the 19th century, while embodying the memory of missing buildings such as the Château de Montchanson.
