Is Busséol castle open to visitors?

Yes, although privately owned, the castle can be visited.

How old is Busséol castle?

Its current form dates from a 1170 rebuilding, on earlier remains going back to the 12th century and even a Gallo-Roman castrum.

Is Busséol castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 17 July 1926.

Is there a lot of walking involved to reach the castle?

The site stands on a volcanic outcrop at around 700 metres above sea level, so an uphill walk is required.

Château de Busséol

Busséol Castle

Busséol

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Château de Busséol stands in Busséol (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Adult admission costs 9 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a volcanic dyke at nearly 700 metres above sea level, Busséol castle overlooks the Limagne plain and dates back to the 12th century. Rebuilt in 1170 by Guillaume VIII, count of Auvergne, on the remains of a Gallo-Roman castrum, it retains a defensive character that is unusual for buildings of this period, including a keep and a crenellated tower. The stronghold withstood sieges and wars over the centuries and passed through the hands of notable owners, among them Catherine de Medici, before falling into ruin after the Revolution and being restored from 1966 onwards. A Romanesque chapel still stands at the foot of the residence.

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What to know

The castle is privately owned and open to visitors.
The site sits on high ground on a volcanic outcrop, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
A Romanesque chapel can be visited at the foot of the main building.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.
No information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is available here.

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Opening hours

de mi-juin à mi-septembre: tous les jours 10h00-12h00 et 14h30-18h30
de Pâques au 15 juin et du 15 septembre au 15 novembre: seulement les week-ends et jours fériés 14h30-18h00
toute l'année sur réservation pour les groupes

Prices

Adult: €9.00
Child: €4.00

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Where this château is

Busséol · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Château de, 63270 Busséol

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Château phone number

+33 4 73 69 00 84

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00091927
Period of construction: 12th century

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Is Busséol castle open to visitors?: Yes, although privately owned, the castle can be visited.
How old is Busséol castle?: Its current form dates from a 1170 rebuilding, on earlier remains going back to the 12th century and even a Gallo-Roman castrum.
Is Busséol castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 17 July 1926.
Is there a lot of walking involved to reach the castle?: The site stands on a volcanic outcrop at around 700 metres above sea level, so an uphill walk is required.