Château d'Auzers

Château d'Auzers exemplifies Renaissance refinement in rural Auvergne, having been rebuilt between 1470 and 1510 on a 14th-century foundation. The castle's impressive architecture features a rectangular main building flanked by two large towers and corner watchtowers, maintaining its medieval character through thoughtful restoration. Occupied by the same family since the 15th century, the château impresses with richly appointed interiors including Regency-style reception rooms, a vaulted hall with Auvergnat furnishings, monumental fireplaces adorned with detailed tilework, and a remarkable Empire-style collection gifted by Napoleon. Located twenty kilometres from Mauriac and Riom-ès-Montagnes in the peaceful countryside, this castle stands among the most beautiful in the Cantal department.