La Palice Castle
http://www.ville-lapalisse.fr

The town of Lapalisse is situated on the banks in the Besbre and is overlooked by the tall silhouette of its chateau.
The northern part, with the "Maréchal" (marshal) tower, and the meridional wall of the chapel, are typical of a X IIth and XIIIth Century construction. The main central part was built in the XVIth century by Jacques II de Chabannes, the famous Monsieur de La Palice, known for his "vérités" (truisms but also as Field Marshal).

The chateau has been inhabited by the same family since 1430, is entirely furnished, and displays numerous historica! souvenirs. Particularly remarkable are the Heroes tapestries of the XVth century, the golden drawing-room and the chapel whose crypt houses the Chabannes vaults.

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Periods and hours of admission :

From 1 April to 31 october:
Everyday: 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Group (15 p.): By appointment.
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Visiting fee:

Adults: 5,5 € - Student: 3 € - Children: 2,5 €
Group (15 p.): 4 €/p.
Family (Parents + 2 children): 13,5 €
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Information about the castle :

Château de La Palice
03120 Lapalisse

Tél. 04 70 99 37 58
ou 04 70 55 01 12
Fax: 04 70 99 36 67

GPS - waypoint:

N 46 14 55.1 E 3 38 16.2
lt=46.24864 ln=3.63783