Welcome to the castle of Sallebrune
In the Bourbonnais countryside, savor the fullness of Auvergne in a 17th century castle.
Sallebrune : classified as a historic monument : I.S.M.H.
The stone fortified castle was rebuilt not far from its very well preserved ancient feudal motte “à platea”, an example of the long-term occupation of a place. It is remarkable for its keep: a large and high round tower from the 13th and 15th centuries, and a set of reconstructions from the 17th century. It is the starting point for many walking paths in the countryside.
A castle located on an ancient Roman road.
The Motte de Sallebrune.
As a natural lock on this plateau, the Motte of Sallebrune has remained very well preserved with its large diameter water ditch, built on a primitive Gallo-Roman site.
Sallebrune was formerly from Auvergne, the border with Bourbonnais passing a little further north, at a place called: Lorraine (commune of Beaune d’Allier).
When this mound was abandoned, the first castle of Sallebrune was built, a larger stone fortress, 200 m from the abandoned mound. This is a good example of a strategic occupation of a place over two millennia.
The Château de Sallebrune is a fortress that Nicolay designated “Chastel—Fort” in 1569.