GPS - waypoint: N 45 46 58.9 E 3 24
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Arriving
from Lezoux/Courpière, after having passed through an oak forest, park
your car in the private car park next to the castle and you will discover an incredible
view of the Limagne plain and the Puys mountain chain. A little road climbs from
Ravel-Village to the castle, but is too narrow for buses or caravans.
During the low season, ring the bell hanging to the left of the castle door; a guide will join you for your tour.
During the high season, a bilingual guide will meet you beneath the arches.
The tour starts by the grounds, the courtyard of honour, the stables and the “State room”, with one of the first heraldic frescos of France, where the King Philippe le Bel and his chancellor Pierre Flot will comment the main events of their time.
Inside the castle, you will
visit thirteen rooms, exclusively furbished with period furniture.
The tour lasts approximately one hour.
At the exit you will find a gift shop selling postcards, books, brochures, and even replica swords and sabres.
Clean and dry dogs are welcome!
Opening hours :
From 7 th of April to the 30 th of June, and from the 1 r st to the 1 r st of November, included :
Everyday from 2 pm to 6
pm and Sundays
from 10 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
In
July, August and September, tours take place everyday
without exception from
10 am to 12 am and from 2 pm to 6 pm (last tour).
Admission prices for 2008 are as follows:
- Adults 6.5€
- Groups (+10 pers),
Students (with student card)
Children over 4,5 €
- Grounds 2.5€
