Mélac castle

SAINT-ROME-DE-CERNON , Aveyron – Cultural heritage

About

This rare fortified wealthy house of the southern Rouergue was built between the 14th and the 16th centuries. The castle has four main buildings which are interconnected by towers (Renaissance tower) and form an amazing inner courtyard with arcades.

Mélac, “repaire” -fortified wealthy house- of the southern Rouergue built between the 14th and the 16th centuries by the feudal Gozon family. The castle forms a very contrasted ensemble because of its different architectural styles: exceptional interior courtyard with arcades supporting the galleries on two levels, 15th century watchtower with its original bombards, Renaissance round tower and its cupola storeys, vaulted guards room with rib tufa stone dating from the 14th century, large rougier sandstone fireplace, epic narrative about Dieudonné de Gozon, Grand Master of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

Spoken languages : French English


Opening

  • From dimanche 15 juin 2025 to lundi 15 septembre 2025
  • From samedi 20 septembre 2025 to dimanche 21 septembre 2025

Prices

  • From 8€

Payment

  • Cheque
  • Cash

Services

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Toilets
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Visites groupes guidées
  • Guided tours

Location