The castle of Ravel dates back to 1147 and its first occupant was Pierre de RaveL It became a Royal residence under Philippe
III le Hardi and Philippe le Bel. It was later inherited by the Chauvigny d'Amboise, de la Rochefoucault, Combourcier du
Terrail and the d'Estaing families. It was bought in 1806 by Charles de Riberolles de Beaucène, and the same family has owned
the castle to this day. This powerful fortress from the Middle Ages with its thirteenth century donjon and its five towers, one of
which is octogonal was embellished at the end of the eighteenth century by the Admiral d'Estaing who has left several nautical souvenirs.

Part of the seventeenth century stables and the entire " Etats Généraux " gallery in which can be seen a thirteenth century heraldic frieze has been opened to the public since july the 1st 1996.The castle is fully furnished and entirely preserved with an impressive terrace designed by Le Nôtre which overlooks the
Limagne plains, the "Chaîne des Dômes" and the "Mont-Dore" mountain-ranges.
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Periods and hours of admission :

from Easter to the 30 of June and from
the 1st October to All Saint's day: everyday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

July everyday 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m

August, September : monday closed
10 a.m. - 12 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m

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A guided tour is about one hour long

Count of orientation on the chain of Puys

Visiting fee:

Adults: 6,5 €

Children, student and group (10 people): 4,5 €

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Information about the castle:

Château de Ravel
63190 Ravel
Tél./fax: 04 73 68 44 63

E-mail:
odile.brochot@orange.fr
Internet:
http://www.chateauderavel.com

GPS - waypoint:

N 45 46 58.9 E 3 24 00.9
lat="45.783022" lon="3.400247"

Events

Open Mai 1and 2, 2010