Construction of the chapel Xe ou XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Romanesque sanctuary before the castle.
XIIIe ou XIVe siècle
Building the castle
Building the castle XIIIe ou XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Control of the sioule gorges.
XVe siècle
Recreational residence
Recreational residence XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Transformation of its initial function.
1653
Painting by Moillon
Painting by Moillon 1653 (≈ 1653)
*Death of Porcia* dated and signed.
14 mai 1973
Historic Monument Protection
Historic Monument Protection 14 mai 1973 (≈ 1973)
Partial classification and registration.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs, as well as the Gothic chimneys on the ground floor of the main and second floors of the north wing, and the 17s chimney on the ground floor of the southeast tower; the remains of the nave of the chapel (cad. A 30): registration by order of 14 May 1973; Choir of the chapel with its apse and its two apsidioles; the two alcove rooms with painted decorations, located respectively on the ground floor of the north-east and south-east pavilions of the castle (cad. A 30): by order of 14 May 1973
Key figures
Isaac Moillon - Painter
Author of interior decorations (1653).
Origin and history
The Château de Saint-Quintin, located in Saint-Quintin-sur-Sioule in Puy-de-Dôme, is a building whose origins date back to at least the 13th or 14th century. It was built to control the downstream exit of the Sioule gorges, before becoming a pleasure residence in the 15th century. Its architecture reflects stylistic evolutions until the 17th century, with a body of central houses flanked by a rectangular pavilion to the north and a round tower to the south. Inside, woodwork and paintings attributed to Isaac Moillon (mid-17th century) remain, including a Porcia Death dated 1653.
The chapel, prior to the castle (Xth or 11th century), consists of three ships completed by an apse and two apsidioles. Transformed in the 12th century, it preserves traces of paleo-Christian sculpture. The castle, partially classified and listed as historical monuments in 1973, thus illustrates almost seven centuries of architectural history, mixing defensive, religious and residential functions.
The openings of the facades bear witness to the late Gothic, Renaissance and classical eras, while the Gothic fireplaces on the ground floor and the painted decorations of the rooms (especially classified alcoves) highlight its evolution towards comfort. The property, now private, retains a pre-inventory park, although its current access and uses (visits, rentals) are not specified in the available sources.
