Château de Carbonat
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Castle of Carbonat | |
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Château de Carbonat | |
Arpajon-sur-Cère, Cantal, France | |
![]() Edifice overview | |
Coordinates | 44°54′32″N 2°29′16″E / 44.9089°N 2.4877°E |
Type | Castle |
Site information | |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Restored |
Site history | |
Built | 14th century |
The Château de Carbonat is a French castle located in Arpajon-sur-Cère, in Cantal (Auvergne). It gradually fell to ruins, but was extensively restored in the early twentieth century.
It has French terraced gardens and a landmark park.
Records indicate that in the past it served to protect the northern entrance of the Aurillac basin.
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See also
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