Visit to the park and garden
Chateau-Dauphin, A garden steeped in history Château-Dauphin offers a unique setting where nature and architecture blend harmoniously. Its park and gardens, veritable havens of greenery, allow visitors to discover a range of diverse amenities: The ornamental garden , located above the vegetable garden, offers an…
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Château-Dauphin
Pontgibaud
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Chateau-Dauphin, A garden steeped in history
Château-Dauphin offers a unique setting where nature and architecture blend harmoniously. Its park and gardens, veritable havens of greenery, allow visitors to discover a range of diverse amenities:
- The ornamental garden , located above the vegetable garden, offers an unobstructed and well-maintained view.
- The sunken vegetable garden , structured and functional, recalls the horticultural traditions of yesteryear.
- The small garden under the Knight's Tower , an intimate space at the foot of the fortifications.
As evening falls, the castle reveals a completely different atmosphere, enhanced by a spectacular night view where the Knight's Tower, the Bell Tower and the Seraphic Tower stand out.
An exploration between nature and heritage
With its manicured gardens and remarkable architectural vistas, Château-Dauphin offers a stroll where each space reveals a piece of its history. A must-see for lovers of heritage and enchanting landscapes.
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.
