Castle visit
Visit to the Dauphin Castle Château-Dauphin invites you to discover its rich heritage through guided tours that will immerse you in the history of this fascinating place. Description Château-Dauphin offers you an immersion in its history through its various remarkable parts: The Keep : A…
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Visit to the Dauphin Castle
Château-Dauphin invites you to discover its rich heritage through guided tours that will immerse you in the history of this fascinating place.
Description
Château-Dauphin offers you an immersion in its history through its various remarkable parts:
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The Keep : A visit to the furnished and inhabited part of the keep, which retains the charm and atmosphere of a bygone era.
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The rear facade of the keep and the Linen Tower : At the exit of the forest park, admire this impressive view of the castle's architecture.
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The Upper Courtyard : Discover the inner courtyard of the castle, where the grand staircase bearing the arms of Marshal de La Fayette, dating from the 15th century, stands.
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Inner courtyard : Stroll through this picturesque courtyard and soak up the history and unique atmosphere of the castle.
Come explore this place rich in history and beauty, and let yourself be guided through the centuries in an authentic setting.
Prices and opening hours
Guided tours :
- From July 1st to August 31st : every day except Monday, from 2pm to 6pm.
- Off-season (from Easter to All Saints' Day) : Sundays and public holidays, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Groups : visits by appointment all year round.
Prices – Individuals :
- Castle + gardens : 6 euros
- Silver Mines Museum : 4 euros
- Castle + gardens + museum : 9 euros
- Gardens and outdoor areas only : 3.50 euros
- Reduced price (children) :
- Castle + gardens: 3.50 euros
- Silver Mines Museum: 1 euro
- Castle + gardens + museum: 4 euros
- Gardens and outdoor areas only: 3.50 euros
Prices – Groups :
- Adults :
- Castle + gardens: 4 euros
- Silver Mines Museum: 3.50 euros
- Castle + gardens + museum: 7 euros
- Gardens and outdoor areas only: 3 euros
- Children :
- Castle + gardens: 2.50 euros
- Silver Mines Museum: 1 euro
- Castle + gardens + museum: 3.50 euros
- Gardens and outdoor areas only: 3 euros
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Château-Dauphin
Pontgibaud A remarkably well-preserved example of medieval military architecture, built in the 12th century by Robert Dauphin, Count of Auvergne, to defend the Sioule bridge, and completed in the 15th century by Gilbert III de La Fayette, Marshal of France. Of this complex, the keep and six towers remain.
The residence is inhabited by descendants of the Moré de Pontgibaud family, who have owned it since 1756. The interior was harmoniously restored by Count César III at the end of the 19th century.
It houses numerous family and historical mementos (paintings, earthenware, miniatures, fine furniture, and an interesting collection of weapons). The 16th-century kitchen garden (a listed Historic Monument and designated a "Remarkable Garden") is currently being restored.
The outbuildings house the Museum of the Silver Mines of the Canton of Pontgibaud.
