Château-Dauphin

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The Dauphin castle

The chateau Dauphin is a very well preserved example of medieval military architecture, built in the XIIIth century by Robert Dauphin, Count of Auvergne, to defend the Sioule bridge, and completed in the XVth century by Field-Marshal Gilbert III de La Fayette. Of these buildings only the keep and six towers remain. The chateau is inhabited by descendants of the Moré de Pontgibaud family who have owned it since 1756. The interior was restored to its former character by Count Cesar III at the end of the XIXth century.

The visitor will find numerous family and historical souvenirs (paintings, crockery, miniature paintings, beautiful furniture and interesting collection of arms). The XVIth century kitchen garden (classified historical monument) is at present being restored. Silver mine museum.
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Periods and hours of admission:

From July 1 to August 31: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.(Closed on Monday)

From Easter to All Saint's day: Sunday and
holiday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Group:During the year of appointment

Lights presentations:
From July 1to August 31, every wednesday at 9.30 p.m.

Near of the park Vulcania



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