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Château de La Barge - Cultural Tours Description : The Château de La Barge, inhabited since the 13th century, has evolved over the centuries into a refined residence while retaining its original military character. In the 16th century, significant modifications were made to improve its…
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Château de La Barge - Cultural Tours
Description :
The Château de La Barge, inhabited since the 13th century, has evolved over the centuries into a refined residence while retaining its original military character. In the 16th century, significant modifications were made to improve its comfort and aesthetics, notably the addition of a wall, a chapel, terraces, and gardens.
In the 18th century, the château was completely restructured to create a harmonious whole, combining natural beauty and sophistication, with farms, farm tracks, fields, and a beautifully landscaped park. The entire property remains a place in perfect harmony with its surroundings.
To discover :
- 16th century : Colonnades on the facade and terraces leading to the chapel, as well as an impressive series of stained glass windows.
- Park and gardens : Stroll through a 2-hectare ornamental vegetable garden, laid out in line with the main facade of the castle.
- Other buildings : The wine cellar, the dovecote and the gardener's workshop.
Prices and Visiting Days:
- Open from July 1st to August 24th ,
- Guided tours, Monday to Friday, at 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm: history of the site, park and gardens, chapel. Themed walks and a guide map are available. (The interior of the castle is not open to the public).
- Open for Garden and Heritage Days,
- Available year-round by appointment for groups.
Prices:
- Adults : €4
- Children under 12 : Free
- Groups : €3 per person
- Explanatory map in color : Given to each visitor.
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La Barge Castle
Courpière La Barge (15 km from the Thiers-Ouest exit of the A72 Clermont-Ferrand - Lyon motorway).
The Château de la Barge is surrounded by 18th-century parkland and gardens with pathways creating vistas. Built on a preserved feudal foundation, the château was embellished during the Renaissance (terraces, chapel, garden, etc.) and in the 18th century, the estate was restructured for aesthetic purposes (organized vistas, etc.) and to facilitate agriculture (2-hectare ornamental kitchen garden, park, and fields).
Two large reception rooms are located in the outbuildings of its picturesque farm (listed as a Historic Monument), including a hunting lodge, wine cellar, and dovecote.
Nearby, châteaux to visit include Vollore-Ville, Aulteribe, Ravel, and Les Martinanches. There is also a water sports center: Lake Aubusson d'Auvergne. The Romanesque church is in Courpière. Thiers, "City of the Knife for 5 Centuries," has a cutlery museum. The pottery museum is located in Lezoux.
