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Castle Dauphin

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Fortified castle, listed as a historic monument. Built at the end of the 12th century and complete in the 15th century. There is a dungeon and six turets, it is still lived in today. A vegetable garden which is labelled as 'remarkable' and a silver mining museum exist in the grounds.

The castle includes a keep and six towers restored in the 19th century. It retains its defensive aspect but the interior, harmoniously laid out, is warm with its wood panelling (classified M.H), its 17th and 18th century furniture and its many family souvenirs. Since 1756, it has always been inhabited by the family of the Counts of Pontgibaud. The château overlooks a rare sunken kitchen garden (classified M.H.), labelled Jardin Remarquable (Outstanding Garden).

The discovery can be completed by a visit to the Silver Mine Museum located in the outbuildings of the castle.

Opening times

From 05/04 to 30/06 on Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.

From 01/07 to 31/08 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Closed on Monday.

From 01/09 to 01/11 on Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.

Price:

Adult: 8 €
Reduced price: 6 € (Students, the unemployed, the disabled...)
Child: 5 € (Free for children under 6)
Group adults: 6 €
Group children: 4 €.

Free entry for accompanying guides, the drivers.

Tour of gardens, courtyards and outbuildings: €4 for individuals.

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Office de Tourisme des Combrailles

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Coordinates

45.834051, 2.854621

DMS

45°50'02.6"N 2°51'16.6"E

UTM

31T 488709 5075620

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Castle Dauphin

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6, Rue du Frère Genestier
63230 Pontgibaud
+33 7 84 27 13 49 https://route-chateaux-auvergne.org/ E-mail: chateau-dauphin.pontgibaud@wanadoo.fr

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