Château de Saint-Thomé

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Le château en bref

Château de Saint-Thomé overlooks the village of the same name in the Ardèche. A castrum is attested there as early as 1374. The present building, constructed mostly in the 16th century, has a rectangular plan flanked by two towers to the east and an extension to the west, served on three levels by an interior staircase; the ground floor retains medieval remains, including a cellar and a fireplace. Dismantled by royal troops in 1632, it was restored in the 17th century, then entirely refitted inside in the late 18th century, with distemper wallpapers and stucco decoration in the rooms. After its restoration the castle was sold to the Mercoyrol de Beaulieu family, which is still associated with the site. It has been listed as a historic monument since 12 April 2006, for the salon on the raised ground floor. Privately owned (SCI Saint-Thomé), it was damaged in the earthquake of 11 November 2019.