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The Bourbon-L'Archambault castle

The medieval fortress of Bourbon l'Archambault is the birthplace of the Bourbon dynasty and therefore closely involved with
the history of France. Despite the damages it has suffered in the course of the past centuries, it remains one of the most
powerful and impressive buildings of feudol times in France. The castle, early residence of the noble family Archambault de
Bourbon, counted originally fifteen strong towers and served mainly for military defense purposes, while the dukes and their
court preferred to stay in Moulins.

After the 16 th century, the castle was abandonned and slowly decayed although a
Chapter took care of the Holy Relies brought to the Chapel by Robert de France, the sixth son of Saint Louis, king of France.
After the Revolution of 1792, the fortress was con fiscated and became the property of the State. It was sold in 1794 and
turned into the region 's most productive quarry until 1832 when the poet Achille Allier saved the remaining north
towers and the adjoining hall from further destruction. Together with the clock tower "Qui Qu'en Grogne", these parts remain
the only witnesses of a stronghold that in its daps of glory would successfully withstand alI attempts of forced access and conquest.
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Periods and hours of admission :

Opened from March to November 15: from 14h to 18h.
From June 15 to September 15: From 10h to 19h.
Shows: July and August. Guided tour
For the animated visits and teaching days (20 pers. minis.):
By appointment

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Spectacle Son et lumière:

Adults: 12 €

Cheap ticket:10 €
(group 20/people- student-pass.Thermôtel)

Children (6 to 14 year): 5 €

Children until 6 years: free

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Information about the castle :

Château de Bourbon-l'Archambault

La Sainte Chapelle
03160 Bourbon-L'Archambault
Tél. /Fax: 04 70 67 02 30

GPS - waypoint:

N 46 35 17.1 E 3 03 30.6
lat="46.588092" lon="3.058489"