Château de Chalencon
Chalencon Castle
Saint-André-de-Chalencon
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- Prices
- from €3.50
- Visit duration
- 30 min
- Where
- Saint-André-de-Chalencon
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Château de Chalencon stands in Saint-André-de-Chalencon (Haute-Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century). Adult admission costs 3.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Perched on a rocky outcrop above the Ance valley, Chalencon castle overlooks the hamlet of the same name and preserves the ruins of a medieval fortress, cradle of one of the great families of the Velay region. Visitors find three successive terraces, a circular keep still standing, and two corner turrets partly rebuilt in the early 20th century. A few surviving windows date from the late 13th century, evidence of the last building phase before the site was abandoned around 1600.
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What to know
- A visit to the site takes around thirty minutes.
- Admission costs 3.50 euros for an adult.
- The site is open every day of the week according to current opening times.
- A car park is located close to the castle.
- Access involves a path leading up to the rocky outcrop, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | 15:30-18:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 15:30-18:30 |
| Wednesday | 15:30-18:30 |
| Thursday | 15:30-18:30 |
| Friday | 15:30-18:30 |
| Saturday | 15:30-18:30 |
| Sunday (today) | 15:30-18:30 |
- from 13 July to 30 August 2026
- 15h30-18h30
Prices
- Adult
- €3.50
- Child
- €1.50
Free for Free for children under 10
- Visit duration
- 30 min
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Parking nearby
Where this château is
Saint-André-de-Chalencon · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Address
Pont du Diable, 43530 Saint-André-de-Chalencon
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Period of construction
- 12th century, 13th century
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Frequently asked
- How long does it take to visit Chalencon castle?
- Visiting the ruins takes around thirty minutes.
- Is Chalencon castle accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
- As the site consists of ruins on a rocky outcrop with terraces at different levels, visiting involves walking on uneven ground.
- Where can I park to visit Chalencon castle?
- A car park is available near the site.
- What is the admission price for Chalencon castle?
- Adult admission is 3.50 euros.
- How old is Chalencon castle?
- Its origins date back to the 12th century, with architectural elements from the late 13th century.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q2968821
- Mérimée PA00092825
- Official website
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