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Magrin Castle Pastel Museum –<\/em><\/strong> Cultural Tours<\/em><\/p>\n

What to see and do at Magrin Castle?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rich in captivating history, it combines medieval and Renaissance architectural elements. During your visit, you will discover: <\/p>\n

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    The 16th-century Renaissance fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> : This building, with Renaissance characteristics, was the place where the future Henry IV took refuge in 1585, an important episode in his history.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    General view of the Renaissance and medieval sections<\/strong> : As you stroll through the grounds, you can admire the fusion of the medieval and Renaissance parts of the castle. In the foreground, you'll discover a flowering woad plant, adding a picturesque touch to the scene.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The animal-powered pastel mill<\/strong> : One of the most remarkable features of the castle is its pastel mill, a rare and unique device operating with animal traction, illustrating the traditional methods of producing pastel, an emblematic plant of the region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The medieval western wing<\/strong> and the Renaissance pastel museum<\/strong> : This section of the castle, identifiable by its vertical, ventilated shutters, houses a drying room for woad. The museum offers an immersion into the history of woad, a plant cultivated since the Middle Ages and used to produce a highly prized blue dye.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Opening hours and prices<\/strong> <\/p>\n

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      Individual visits<\/strong> :<\/p>\n

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      • Open every Sunday and public holiday, from 3pm to 5:30pm, for guided tours (closed during the Christmas holidays).<\/li>\n
      • Open in July, August and September (until Heritage Days), every day from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for guided tours.<\/li>\n
      • Open the first three weeks of August, from 10:30 am to 12 pm and from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.<\/li>\n
      • In spring, summer and autumn, groups can make appointments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
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        Prices<\/strong> :<\/p>\n

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        • Individuals<\/strong> : \u20ac8<\/li>\n
        • Teenagers and Students<\/strong> : \u20ac7<\/li>\n
        • Groups<\/strong> : \u20ac7 per person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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