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Apchon Castle, locally known as Château d'Apchon, lies next to the village of the same name, in the Cantal department in France. Legend has it that the first fortification at this site, a basaltic outcrop towering above the village, was built by a Roman officer in the army of Julius Caesar. It was however first mentioned in 998, when it was owned by Amblard I d'Apchon, making it one of the oldest castles in the Auvergne region. At that time the castle probably was built out of wood. Probably during the 11th century the wooden castle was rebuilt in stone by the Apchon family. In the 14th century, during the Hundred Years' War, Apchon Castle became a frontier castle when the neighboring Limousin region fell to the English. This caused it to be besieged several times by the English. It managed to resist the attacks and even became the starting point of the reconquest of the Limousin, led by Guillaume VI d'Apchon. Between 1408 and 1422 the castle was rebuilt and became a powerful fortress with an inner castle with 7 towers. Although the castle was still inhabited in 1747 in was mentioned as being uninhabitable by 1760 after which it was probably abandoned. During the 19th century the castle was gradually dismantled as it was used as a stone quarry by the locals. At present Apchon Castle is freely accessible. A nice ruin offering great views of the surrounding countryside.

By bike you can see this castle from different angles. It is worth the detour.

The Château d'Alleuze is a medieval castle whose history dates back to the 12th century. Today, the ruins of the building are preserved in their destroyed state. Nearby is the Chapel of Saint-Illide, which was rebuilt after its destruction in the 15th century. Since 1927, the remains of the castle have been classified as a monument historique. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Alleuze

The castle, which once dominated the Dordogne valley from a rocky outcrop, has stood since 1952 on a headland that juts out into the Barrage de Bort-les-Orgues reservoir. The original character of the castle can only be guessed at when the water level is low. The multi-storey building is surrounded by five towers of roughly the same thickness and one thinner one, each with overhangs and conical roofs. The individual floors are connected by a spiral staircase in the vestibule. The inner courtyard was originally roofless. The first floor consists of three large rooms with decorated fireplaces from the mid-19th century and various furniture. An art exhibition with works by painters, mostly from the region, takes place every year on the second floor. The artistically crafted roof trusses of the towers can be seen from the battlement on the top floor. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Val

I recommend the visit of the castle of Anjony overlooking the valley from its 40m high, with its 3 levels of rooms with rich furniture and its round tower!

This magnificent building which became a fortified castle during the Hundred Years War can be visited. Located on a rocky promontory, it impresses. A little well-kept secret: it overlooks the Babory stream which flows into Lake Sailhant forming a very pretty waterfall. This visit, and this magical natural place, here are two good reasons to make a stopover in Andelat!

Site of an old feudal castle of the lords of Vic which dominates Vic-sur-Cère, offering a magnificent view.

Like many castles in Auvergne, the Château du Sailhant is a magnificent medieval castle built on a basalt spur (remains of ancient lava flows).