4.5Chateau de Murol(1.893 reviews) - A memorable experience and travel in the middle ages Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
In the heart of the Auvergne region, amongst volcanoes. The best guided visit ever you can dream of. You will travel in time back to the middle ages. At every corner of the castle you will have a blacksmith, farmer, a guard, knights, Lord of the castle and his wife, all dressed up to give you the most authentic experience. Sometimes using old French, they are so funny. Yet you and your little ones will learn so much as bout history and life in a mot and bailey castle. A beautiful day.See more..
4.5Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval(1.759 reviews) - Visiting during the low season Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles • Monuments & Statues
Le Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval est le rêve d'un homme, piéton des postes, qui a concrétisé pierre à pierre après 33 ans de travail solitaire une œuvre unique.André Malraux en 1969 a classé le Palais Idéal : Monument historique. C'était pour lui le seul exemple en architecture de l'art Naïf.See more..
4.5Château de Grignan(1.185 reviews) - Great views Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles • History Museums
Travel through 1000 years of History in the biggest Renaissance palace in the South East of France, made famous by the Marquise of Sévigné. Discover a breathtaking landscape with a 360° view over the Provence landscape, lavender fields, the Mont Ventoux and the outstanding village of Grignan.See more..
5.0Château de Tournoël(825 reviews) - An enjoyable hour long tour Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
I visited this small castle and had an enjoyable hour. I arrived about 10.45am and the tour was about 30-40minutes later. You have to take the tour to visit the castle. The tower is open 10.30 - 12.30pm then closes for lunch. The tour is all in French and lasts about an hour, but that said there is still a lot to view even if you don't understand the commentary. Behind the medieval walls, is a Renaissance château which is being restored. You can view the living quarters, chapel, kitchen as well as claim up a smaller tower inside for amazing views. The tour cost 8 Euros for an adult. Parking is just outside the castle, be prepared to abandon your car somewhere! See more..
4.0Château de Vogüé(426 reviews) - Very interesting Temporarily closed - Closed until Apr 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Reopening on the may 20th 2021 the de Vogüé castle is part of the National Heritage that cannot be ignored in southern Ardeche. The origins of the castle, birthplace of the de Vogüé family, date back to the end on the 12th century. It still belongs to the de Vogüé family today and is run by the association Vivante Ardeche. Year after year the association has bet on developing an ambitious politics of valuing this historic heritage and programming each year two exhibitions of contemporary artists with high quality original work.See more..
4.5Château des Roure(301 reviews) - Beautiful renovated chateau with fascinating history Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Castles
Discover the Chateau des Roure, one of the most beautiful mediaeval chateaus in France, in the heart of the Ardeche Gorges. Experience an exceptional adventure in this fortified chateau through its 600 years of history. The fortress is situated in southern Ardeche, at Labastide de Virac in the heart of the Ardeche Gorges, between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Barjac. Built on a rocky spur, the chateau des Roure gives a magnificent panorama over the Ardeche Gorges and the valley of the Gard. Built in the 15th Century this fortress is a perfect example of mediaeval fortifications. The most powerful siege machines of the Middle Ages have been reconstructed in the mediaeval park. The Chateau des Roure had one of the largest silk farms in Ardeche, even today our breeders perpetuate the raising of silkworms within the chateau to retain this expertiseSee more..
4.0Chateau de Suze-la-Rousse(278 reviews) - Well worth the visit! Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles
Go through the door of an impressive fortress and discover its Renaissance main courtyard and its refined decorations. Stroll through its vast wooded park and its tennis court among the best preserved in the world. Experience the life of a young nobleman with your family in a pleasure castle. Games room, virtual tennis court, treasure hunt, orientation course...See more..
15th century castle. Visits to the Chateau and Saint Blaise chapel, exhibitions of paintings, concerts, theater, tours, shop ... rental of rooms for wine reception or for a business meeting ... Entrance of the court gratuit.New, unusual accommodation in the Chateau of two to four people. Possibility of dining on site, private terrace ...See more..
3.5Château de Montélimar(233 reviews) - Where modern art meets old stones Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles
Visit this medieval palace towering over the city, part of a prestigious lineage in Provence. Admire this outstanding piece of Roman architecture, its unique arched windows, wall-walk and its loggia offering a city-view. Enjoy a fun and friendly experience by exploring different tour routes. Models, treasure hunts, soundscapes, touch-sensitive experiences, board and skill games, augmented reality...See more..
4.5Chateau de Parentignat(202 reviews) - Morgan's tour of the Chateau Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles • Parks • Art Museums
The chateau of Parentignat was built between 1707 and 1720 by Anne-Francois de Lastic, Marquess of Sieujac and Captain of a Royal infantry regiment, on the foundations of an old fortress. The chateau remains in the family to this day and is the object of an extensive restoration programme. The landscaped gardens can be viewed from the terrace at the back of the chateau, which is lined with heirloom roses and fantastic orange trees in their original 18th century pots. The gaiety of this green and pleasant "natural" garden provides a stark contrast with the formal geometry of the lawns in the front courtyard which have been restored recently, along with the avenue of lime trees leading to the chateau's entrance.The chateau has always been renowned for being so sumptuously appointed. Its furniture and art collections have always been exceptional. A Geocaching session in the park of the castle is a must for a family attraction !See more..
4.0Chateau d'Anjony(182 reviews) - The heart of the Pays Vert Monday: 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:15 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Dressé au cœur du Pays Vert et habillé de mille lumières au gré des saisons, cet impressionnant donjon, prototype des petites forteresses de montagne du XVe siècle, offre de riches intérieurs meublés et décorés de remarquables fresques du XVIe siècle. Le château d'Anjony, habité par la même famille depuis l'origine (vers 1430), ouvert au public depuis plus de 80 ans et classé aux Monuments Historiques, est un incontournable du parcours touristique du Cantal. In the heart of the Pays Vert rises an impressive dungeon lighted by magnificent natural colors. Inside, you will admire richly furnished and decorated rooms, with outstanding 16th century frescoes. Let's discover this fascinating castle, home of the same family from the beginning, and that has been open to the public for 70 years. The Castle of Anjony is a must when touring the Cantal.See more..
4.5Château de Saint-Montan(154 reviews) - Unique : a World Guinness Record Monday: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Feudal castle built between the 11th and 14th centuries on a rocky outcrop, destroyed after the French Revolution and restored between 1997 and 2017 by the association of the Friends of Saint-Montan helped by 3500 young volunteers from everywhere and a mason craftsman local. It consists of a primitive castle (the dungeon) and a second castle separated by a 2000 m2 courtyard surrounded by ramparts. From the window of the seigniorial room we have a dominant view of the village, the Rhone valley and Mont Ventoux.See more..
4.5Château de La Roche(153 reviews) - Very peaceful surroundings Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles
We had a very good walk along the river, the path was so beautiful, my girls had fun with the butterflies and dragonflies. The château was beautiful and full of history. The château has an audioguide, fun to listen while visiting inside the château. See more..
4.0Chateau de Pesteils(149 reviews) - Fantastic setting and a great medieval day that the kids loved Castles
Stunning setting and the kids loved the special medieval day featuring jousting knights, sword fighting, jesters all within the beautiful gardens in front of the chateau. A highly recommended day out - look out for the dates for the special events at the tourist information centre or on line See more..
3.5Chateau de Lapalisse(127 reviews) - We looked from outside and spotted people riding houses too Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Beautiful castle you can reside in and go riding horses! On the blue route Paris-Lyon. Nothing much else around.we stopped by on the way to bourges...See more..
4.5Château de Bouthéon(118 reviews) - Summer vacation 2017 Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
Very very very beautiful castle. You could visit on your own and when you go up on one of the towers you could see an amazing landscape. I advise.See more..
4.0Chateau de Montreal(111 reviews) - Went to wedding Monday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles
Great place to visit or stay. Montreal town small but welcoming. France rural village no big towns near by so car essential.See more..
Impressive ruin with lovely views in the right weather. When we were there, having done the nice walk from the car park in thick mist, there were hints of the views of the Loire. The castle is great to visit, all in ruins but worth an hour or so. Later when the weather was better we were down near the Barrage de Gargent and the view back up to the castle was amazing. Great area to spend a day in.See more..
4.0Château de Chavaniac(92 reviews) - Often overlooked treasure Speciality Museums • Castles
This quiet but wonderful castle is a must-see for Americans in Auvergne. It's the birthplace of Lafayette and houses many of his treasures from the American Revolution including a lock of Washington's hair, Ben Franklin's ring, and original letters from the hero himself to important Americans and Napoleon. The castle itself is well-preserved and Lafayette's chambers have been restored--there are also audio-box tours in English, a gift shop, and an exquisite garden. When you see that American flag flying by the French one, you'll know you're welcome. So much history in that house; don't miss it!See more..
Le chateau est magnifique, le spectacle déambulatoire est splentide, par contre, la forteresse imprenable, ça laisse à désirer. Il est indiqué sur les flyers en soirée à partir de 21h15, sur les billets d'entrée à 21h 30 et samedi 11 août, le spectacle a débuté à 22h10. Ce n'est pas normal. Les enfants avaient froid et trouvaient l'attente trop longue pour un spectacle au tarif trop élevé et très moyen. Il y a trop de publicités pour un événement qui n'en vaut pas la peine. Il y a eu des subventions alors que par exemple vous aviez un théâtre de rue à Marnhac commune de St Germain Laprade au prix de 6€, sans subvention, qui était largement au dessus de celui de Saint Vidal.See more..
4.5Chateau de Septeme(79 reviews) - Enquete dans noir/ investigation in teams at night Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Monument historique, construit par 24 familles en 1000 ans, le château est réputé pour ses remparts, ses loggias et fresques et son parc. Une immersion dans l'histoire est proposée avec un parcours de visite riche et dynamique. Adapté aux famillesSee more..
4.5Chateau de Flecheres(75 reviews) - A work in progress but worth a visit Castles
We have passed by this imposing chateau a number of times now so decided to finally pay it a visit. Lovely friendly welcome. What it doesn't make clear on the website is the visits have to be guided and are at set times. We arrived about 15:00 and joined a tour halfway through. We were permitted to wait (about 15 minutes) until the start of the next tour to see the rest! Murals are amazing especially the Perspectives room. It is a work in progress and it is being lovingly restored.Our Guide on the day was passionate and informative and we loved the way she engaged the children in the whole experience. History became fun. Tour is all in French but you handed a book with English translations on arrival and takes about 1 hour 15mins. For E9.00 it is great value and for a little bit extra you can visit the park & gardens - the day we went it was raining.See more..
Renaissance house with lots of local and not so local history. Guided visit is very instructive and as there were just the two of us adapted to us. My teenage daughter loved it as she discovered new things related to matters of the art, design and history that complemented her own knowledge. Thank you ever so much fo a lovely morning! See more..
4.5Château de la Selve(65 reviews) - Excellent visit, really interesting and informal but informative. Thank you Paulin for sharing your extensive knowledge Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards • Castles
The vineyard of Château de la Selve was created in 2002 by Benoit and Florence Chazallon. 6 different grapes varieties are planted on the estate, and the average age of the vines is 30 years old. Today we practice an organic and biodynamic viticulture on 40 hectares. The wineshop is opened yearly to taste our wines. We organise some visit to discover our domain and our methods of work.See more..
4.5Chateau de Peufeuilhoux(59 reviews) - a night at the chateau Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
The chateau was situated on a hill surrounded by lush forests. Plenty of walking and biking trails. The views were amazing. The rooms were well appointed with period furniture. The rooms were large and the bathrooms were modern. A true chateau experience in every way. Great staff.See more..
4.5Château Domeyrat(55 reviews) - If you happen to be by it, go inside of it!!! :) Monday: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Castles
Domeyrat is definitely worth stopping by to see. We passed by on an exploration day and parked. Walked up the little trail to find it was closed. Closed on Saturdays. So we went back during the week to find - yes open :) its really awesome inside. The little show the guy puts on inside is pretty funny especially because of where you are and its pretty cool for little ones I think. I enjoyed being able to get up and close on the castle, walk all around it and best of all, got to go down inside of it. The castle is definitely worth going inside of- its really cool and cheap. :)See more..
4.5Château de Rochebaron(52 reviews) - Beautiful view and amazing show of the birds Castles
It was a good walk up the hill. We were with our little girls, 3 and 5 years old. The slow walk took us 40 minutes to go up the château. When we got there, it was really nice. We visited the little museum and we climed up the tower. The show with Eagles, owls and falcons amazed my children. It was a very good afternoon spent there. See more..
4.0Château d'Hérisson(52 reviews) - Beautiful place Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Castles
I am not especially one for climbing old ruins, but this one is very nice. I especially like to stroll through the old part of the village which is very pittoresque. There is a annual cycling race? Quite a spectacle through the steep and narrow roads.See more..
No other words: extraordinary place in an extraordinary setting. Be sure to climb up to the old chateau and then visit the church and graveyard opposite. See more..
4.5Château du Sailhant(42 reviews) - What a great experience and we were made so welcome Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Now restored and fully furnished, Chateau du Sailhant offers an historic tour through the garden/court, entry hall, dining room, salon, great hall, bedrooms, library, kitchen and chapel. Visits from April 1 to October 31. Chateau du Sailhant is a thousand year old chateau-fort located in the mountainous Auvergne region of central France. It stands on a dramatic triangular volcanic spur with one hundred-foot perpendicular cliffs on three sides overlooking a mystical sixty-foot waterfall that drops into a crater-lake formed from a prehistoric volcano. Accessible only on one moated side, the site has been occupied from the most remote of times.See more..
4.5Chateau d'Auzers(33 reviews) - What an amazing surprise Spent 2-3 hours Castles
Habité par la même famille depuis le XIVème siècle. Vous serez accueilli dans une demeure vivante où vous pourrez visiter ses salons et son mobilier Régence, sa salle voutée et son mobilier Auvergnat, ses cheminées monumentales, son oratoire et ses peintures murales polychromes du XVIème siècle, ses nombreux portraits et un intéressant mobilier d'Empire offert par Napoléon à Jean-Louis d'Auzers. Le château d'Auzers, construit entre 1364 et 1510, est très caractéristique de l'architecture de la Haute Auvergne. Il conserve intacte aujourd'hui tous les attributs de la maison forte, tours, chemin de ronde, échauguette.See more..
Take your time for a visit here. The renovations they did are great. At the top-level you have a fine view to lots of interesting old constructions.See more..
The Domaine de La Garde is located in Bourg-en-Bresse, between Geneva and Lyon. What a beautiful place to discover ! In a spirit of discovering and share cultures, the owners and their teams hardly work to organize various events, each year. Regardless if you are traveling alone, with your family or with your partner, all events are appropriate and open to all public. You can view the program on our website http://lesamisdelagarde.fr/ or at Bourg-en-Bresse's tourist office. Don't miss the well-known LA GARDE FORUM on living traditions, taking place each year : the next one is scheduled on September 11th and 12th, 2021. It highlights local and positive initiatives of artists and handmade creators from worldwide, and allows visitors to buy unique products with no intermediaries. You can also discover various activities at the Forum, such as conferences, live-music, worldwide food, and activites for family. We look forward to meet you. https://lagardeforum.org/ Friedrich et MargaretaSee more..
