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.


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Spectacle
ACTIVITIES:

From Saturday 11 Sunday July 12, 2009, a spectacle at Château-Dauphin at 15h30 and 16h30 by the “Dolphin-Dauphine” troop of children. Spectacle included in the normal price of the visit of the castle or the garden.

2. "gibaldipontin" Workshop (adjectiv of Pontaugibaud) :
On July 18, animation by the gibaldipontin workshop “one day not like the others” including at the morning, a procession dressed up downtown, and at the afternoon, a spectacle in the court of the castle towards 15h30.
Openings:
1. The castle and the garden are exceptionally open on Monday July 13 of 14h with 19h.
2. Because of a family marriage, the Castle dolphin and the gardens will be completely closed with the public on August 8. On the other hand they will be open exceptionally on Monday August 10 of 14h to 19h.