Are dogs allowed at the Château de Chareil-Cintrat?

No, dogs are not permitted on the grounds.

Who commissioned the decoration of the Château de Chareil-Cintrat?

Claude Morin, who grew wealthy during the Italian campaigns in the early 16th century, commissioned the Italian-inspired painted decor.

Château de Chareil-Cintrat

Chareil-Cintrat Castle

Chareil-Cintrat

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for Under 18, 18-25 (EEA nationals and non-European legal residents), person with disability and one accompanying person, jobseeker, Pass éducation

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Prices checked at the source on August 8, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Chareil-Cintrat

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Château de Chareil-Cintrat stands in Chareil-Cintrat (Allier), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 16th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 8, 2026.

At the foot of a hill once covered in vineyards, in the small valley of the Bouble river, this late medieval fortified house conceals behind its round towers a remarkably rich Renaissance decor. Claude Morin, who grew wealthy during the Italian campaigns, had ceilings and a staircase painted in the 16th century, drawing on classical architectural treatises and featuring Roman deities, zodiac signs and grotesque ornament. Visitors today encounter this contrast between a defensive structure and a learned interior, shaped by the Wars of Religion and a succession of owning families.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 5 euros.
A visit takes about one hour.
Dogs are not allowed on site.
The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1958.

Practical information

Opening hours

From 15 June to 15 September: 10h-12h et 14h-17h30, fermé les lundis
From 16 September to 14 June: ouvert sur rendez-vous pour les groupes

Annual closures : 1 January, 1 May, 1 and 11 November, 25 December, Mondays (from 15 June to 15 September)

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for Under 18, 18-25 (EEA nationals and non-European legal residents), person with disability and one accompanying person, jobseeker, Pass éducation

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Not verified

On site

Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Chareil-Cintrat · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Chareil-Cintrat, Allier

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093043
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Chareil-Cintrat: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: free. Free for: under 18, 18-25 (EEA nationals and non-European legal residents), person with disability and one accompanying person, jobseeker, Pass éducation.
How long does a visit to the Château de Chareil-Cintrat take?: A visit lasts about one hour.
Are dogs allowed at the Château de Chareil-Cintrat?: No, dogs are not permitted on the grounds.
Who commissioned the decoration of the Château de Chareil-Cintrat?: Claude Morin, who grew wealthy during the Italian campaigns in the early 16th century, commissioned the Italian-inspired painted decor.

Information verified on August 8, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website