Castle Tour

A must-see site: Lapalisse. What to see and do at the Château de La Palice:

Truths from the Château de la Palice

The Château de la Palice , with its rich architectural heritage, invites you to discover its Renaissance salons, its artistic treasures and its fascinating history through the ages.

The Grand Salon
Admire the sumptuous Grand Salon , adorned with a coffered ceiling in the Italian Renaissance style, which gives the room a timeless elegance.

The Golden Salon
Discover the Golden Salon , with its unique ceiling in Europe and its 15th century Flemish tapestries , true witnesses of medieval textile art.

The Library
The castle library , decorated with a Louis XIII ceiling, houses furniture from the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, offering a glimpse into the intellectual nobility of the time.

The Chapel
The castle chapel houses the recumbent effigies of Jacques I of Chabannes and his wife, dating from the 15th century , an emblematic work of the Middle Ages.

"The obvious questioned"
An interactive quiz game for children aged 6 to 13 , entitled "La Palice in Question," offers 8 challenges to become a "young and noble companion of the Lord of La Palice." A fun and educational way to discover the history of the castle.

Opening Hours and Prices

• Visiting hours :

  • Open every day except Tuesday , from April 1st to November 1st , from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm .

  • Throughout the year , the castle is also open for groups by reservation (from 15 people).

• Prices :

  • Individuals : 10 euros
  • Students and children : 5 euros
  • Adult groups (minimum 15 people) : 6 euros per person