Fortification edition of Charles V 1367 (≈ 1367)
Strengthening defences against the English.
1550-1615
Construction of Renaissance Wing
Construction of Renaissance Wing 1550-1615 (≈ 1583)
Directed by Chazeron's family.
8 juin 1920
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 8 juin 1920 (≈ 1920)
Protection of the Renaissance wing.
15 mars 1962
Registration of the rest of the castle
Registration of the rest of the castle 15 mars 1962 (≈ 1962)
Protection extended to the whole.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Guy Aubert - Lord of Pionsat
Probably initiator of fortification.
Famille de Chazeron - Owners and builders
Builders of the Renaissance wing.
Origin and history
The Château de Pionsat is a monument located in the department of Puy-de-Dôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Originally, it was a four tower fortified building, of which only part of the house body and the southeast tower are still in existence. The Renaissance wing, built between 1550 and 1615, illustrates a typical architecture of this period, marked by red brick panels and details inspired by Florentine art.
The castle finds its origins in the defensive measures taken during the reign of Charles V, with the edict of 1367 aimed at strengthening the kingdom in the face of English threats. Guy Aubert, lord of Pionsat and nephew of Pope Innocent VI, is probably at the origin of this initial fortification. Later, the family of Chazeron built the Renaissance wing, now owned by the municipality of Pionsat.
The castle has been partially classified as historic monuments since 8 June 1920 for its Renaissance wing, while the rest of the building has been listed since 15 March 1962. These protections demonstrate its heritage and architectural importance in the region.
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