Castle Dauphin
Pass sanitaire is required for a guided visit of the interior of the castle and access to the museum.The pass is not needed for visits to the garden. Disinfection of the hands at the ticket office and wearing of masks is obligatory
Fortified castle, listed as a historic monument. Built at the end of the 12th century and complete in the 15th century. There is a dungeon and six turets, it is still lived in today. A vegetable garden which is labelled as 'remarkable' and a silver mining museum exist in the grounds.
The castle includes a keep and six towers restored in the 19th century. It retains its defensive aspect but the interior, harmoniously laid out, is warm with its wood panelling (classified M.H), its 17th and 18th century furniture and its many family souvenirs. Since 1756, it has always been inhabited by the family of the Counts of Pontgibaud. The château overlooks a rare sunken kitchen garden (classified M.H.), labelled Jardin Remarquable (Outstanding Garden).
The discovery can be completed by a visit to the Silver Mine Museum located in the outbuildings of the castle.
The discovery can be completed by a visit to the Silver Mine Museum located in the outbuildings of the castle.
Opening day(s)
From Sunday 17 April to Thursday 30 June 2022
Sunday
14:00 to 18:00
From Friday 01 July to Wednesday 31 August 2022
Every day except Monday
14:00 to 19:00
From Thursday 01 September to Tuesday 01 November 2022
Sunday
14:00 to 18:00
From 17/04 to 30/06/2022, every Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2022 between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/09 to 01/11/2022, every Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2022 between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/09 to 01/11/2022, every Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
General
- Visit :
- Guided tours
- Services :
- 30 people max per group
- Visites :
- Average group visit length (minutes) 60
- Average individual visit length (minutes) 60
- Type of culturel patrimony :
- Historic site and monument
Equipment & Services
- Entertainment :
- Temporary exhibition
- Payment methods :
- Cheque
- Chèques Vacances
- Bank/credit card
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Contact
Castle Dauphin
6 rue du Frère Génestier
63230
Pontgibaud
Phone : +33 4 73 88 73 39
- Spoken language(s) :
- English
- French