The chateau of Busseol was built in in 70 on the remains, which are still visible, of a IIth Century Gallo-Roman castrum at an
altitude of 700 m, on a volcanic dyke overlooking the Limagne.
This formidable fortress belonged successively, from its beginnings, to illustrious people : the Counts of Auvergne,
Pope Alexandre III, Jean Stuart Prince of Scotland, and was raised to the status of royal residence by the Queen of France,
Catherine de Médicis, Countess of Auvergne who stayed here with her son Charles IX in 1566.

The chateau has preserved its military character which enabled it to stand up to the siege of Philipp Auguste in 1215, to the attacks by the Black Prince's soldiers during the 100 years war, as well as to the attack of the Duke de la Rochefoucauld, chief of the Ligueurs in 1595.

In the main room the visitor can admire an exceptional XIIth century circular fireplace, antique furniture, arms and
armour from feudal times. There is a surprising banging garden with a magnifient view over the countryside from
the Forez mountains to the Sancy mountain-range. _________________________

Periods and hours of admission :

From the June 15 to September 15:
Everyday: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.- 6 p.m.

From the September 16 to November 15
and from March 1 ti June 14 :
Weekends and public holiday 2.30 pm - 17.30 pm

except in January and Groupes February all the year on go.
Medieval animations in July: Life of the knights in XIII century
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Visiting fee > June 1/ 2008:

Adults: 6,50 €
Group/adults: 5 €
Children: 4 €

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Information about the castle :

Château de Busséol
63270 Vic le Comte
Tél/Fax: 04 73 69 00 84

GPS - waypoint:

N 45 41 34.2 E 3 15 22.4
lt="45.692844" ln="3.256222"