Castle Tour
Pesteils Castle - Cultural Visits A must-see site in Cantal, Aveyron, Aurillac, in Polminhac. What to see and do at Château de Pesteils? Description The Château de Pesteils invites you to journey through the history of Cantal and beyond, via a unique exhibition of wax…
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Pesteils Castle
Polminhac
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Pesteils Castle - Cultural Visits
A must-see site in Cantal, Aveyron, Aurillac, in Polminhac. What to see and do at Château de Pesteils?
Description
The Château de Pesteils invites you to journey through the history of Cantal and beyond, via a unique exhibition of wax figures created by the prestigious Musée Grévin . These historical figures immerse you in bygone eras, offering a true voyage through time, into the heart of the extended Pesteils family.
Come and discover this fascinating heritage and explore the history of Pesteils through exceptional settings, characters and objects.
Around twenty wax figures created by the Musée Grévin evoke this large family at the heart of Cantal's history. You will be immersed in a true journey into the past, through different eras, characters, and authentic settings.
Opening hours and prices
- Opening :
- Open from Monday, April 14, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Outside of July & August, open every day except Saturday, from 2pm to 6pm.
- Exceptional openings on Saturdays May 3, May 10, May 31 and June 7.
- In July & August, open every day from 10am to 7pm.
- Open all year round for groups by reservation
- Prices :
- Adults: €11
- Reduced price*: €7.50 *Students & children (from 6 years old)
- Adult groups (minimum 10 people): €9.00
- School groups: €6.50
- Guided Tours** Adults: €12
- Guided Tours** Children: €8.50
Self-guided tours are available with an audio guide or booklet. **Individual guided tours: From Monday, July 14th to Thursday, August 21st, 2025. Every day at 10:30 am except weekends.
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Pesteils Castle
Polminhac Perched atop its steep rocky outcrop at an altitude of 750 meters, the ancient fortress of Polminhac proudly overlooks the Cère Valley. The imposing keep symbolizes the majesty of Pesteils Castle and evokes the Middle Ages in its most rugged form, a glorious testament to what this stronghold of the Cantal region must have been like. Beautiful 15th-century frescoes adorn the interior.
The 17th century enriched the main building with remarkable painted ceilings.
Tapestries, paintings, and furniture richly embellish this ensemble.
Enlarged and restored in the 19th century, the castle has been owned by the de Cassagne de Miramon Pesteils family since 1608, who still reside there today.
Twenty wax figures depict historical scenes from the Cantal region.
The castle and its grounds are listed as a historical monument.
Parking: 50 meters from the castle. By bus, 1km away, reserved parking in the village of Polminhac, with free shuttle available.
