Messilhac Castle
http://www.messilhac.com

Built in Carladez, in the early XIth century, on a promontory looking down upon the Goul Valley, in the borders of Haute Auvergne and of Rouergue, Messilhac, thanks to the embellishing made to its main part at the beginning of the XVIth century by its lord Jean de Montamat, is today the only undamaged vestige of the French Renaissance in Cantal, with its carved façade and its stone stairs " à l'italienne " and a carved frontage of any beauty, framed of two proud keeps.

The castle played an important part in the history, in particular during the Hundred Years War, when it was occupied by the english troops which had invaded High Auvergne. It was also, at the end of the sixteenth century, during the Wars of Religion, the seat of the baillif of High Auvergne, the captain Raymond Capt de Rastinhac, lieutenant general of the king and chief of the royalist party in the area. . At this same time, Marguerite de Navarre, called the Margot Queen, who was established in her fortress of Carlat, often remained in Messilhac.

From its terrace and the top of its watch towers, Messilhac offers a magnificent panorama on the Valley of Goul.
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Periods and hours of admission:

From the 13 June to the 28 August:
Everyday: 2.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m.
Group: 1 June to 31 October by appointment

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Visiting fee:

Adults: 4 €
Group: 3,5 € ( 10 people)
Children: 12 - 16 years: 3 €
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Information about the castle:

Château de Messilhac
Messilhac
15800 Raulhac

Tél.: 04.71.49.55.55
Fax : 04.71.49.58.23

E-mail: messilhac@yahoo.com.
Site internet: http://www.messilhac.com

GPS - waypoint:

N 44 52 27.2 E 2 38 01.4
lt="44.874222" ln="2.633722"

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