Cantal
Anjony
Auvergne
The Anjony castle
The castle of Anjony was built by Louis d'Anjony, one of Jeanne d'Arc's compagnons" (master builders) who received instructions from King Charles VII to protect the surrounding countryside; d'Anjony's keep is still here, intact and proud, a very characteristic example of the small XVth century mountain fortresses. Its history was tumultuous in the XVth and XVIth centuries, as a genuine vendetta existed between the d'Anjony family and the Tournemire family, very close neighbours and rivals. A more welcoming and more modem main building was added in the XVIIIth century to the austere medieval construction.
The visitor will see a rich interior decorated with remarkable XVIth century frescoes and furniture from various periods of life in the castle.
The residence has been inhabited by the same family since its construction.
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Periods
and hours of admission:
From
february holidays to november 15 :
14 p.m. - 18.30 p.m.
From the 1st july
to august 31:
Guided tour: at 11 and 11.30 am.and afternoon until 6.30 p.m.
except sunday morning
Group: By appointment, all the year
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GPS - waypoint:
N
45 03 15.1
E 2 28 42.7
lat="45.054194" lon="2.478528"
Adults: 6,80 €
Children ( 6 to12 years ): 3,50 €
Children until 6years : Free
Group ( 15 p.): 4,50 €
School: 3 €
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Information
about the castle:
Château
d'Anjony
Anjony
15310 Tournemire
Tél.
04 71 47 61 67
Fax: 04 71 47 65 84
Site internet:
www.anjony.com
e-mail:
bienvenue@anjony.com
