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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“Days of the Inheritance”: opening on Saturday 18 September, from 14 to 6 p.m. and on Sunday September 19, from 10 to 12 noon and 14 to 18 h.
Admissions free for less than 18 years.
Entries with 3,50€ (reduced tariff) for the others. Outsides alone: 2,00 €.

Events

Open Mai 1and 2, 2010