Can you visit the Château de Châteldon?

No, it belongs to a private foundation and is not open to the public.

How old is the Château de Châteldon?

It probably dates from the 12th century, was rebuilt from 1489, and altered again in the 19th century.

Who lived at the Château de Châteldon?

Among its many owners were Rodrigue de Villandrando and, in the 20th century, Pierre Laval.

Is the Château de Châteldon a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1926.

Château de Châteldon

Châteldon Castle

Châteldon

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Where: Châteldon

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Châteldon stands in Châteldon (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). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the village of Châteldon, this fortified castle dates back to the 12th century, was rebuilt from 1489 onwards, and was later altered in the mid-19th century. Its chapel, still standing today, dates from the early 14th century. The site passed through a long line of owners over the centuries, including Rodrigue de Villandrando and, more recently, Pierre Laval. The castle is not open to visitors and can only be seen from outside, from the village itself.

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What to know

The castle is privately owned and closed to the public.
Only an exterior view from the village of Châteldon is possible.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.
The castle's early 14th century chapel is likewise inaccessible.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Rue du Château, 63290 Châteldon

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00091965
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de Châteldon?: No, it belongs to a private foundation and is not open to the public.
How old is the Château de Châteldon?: It probably dates from the 12th century, was rebuilt from 1489, and altered again in the 19th century.
Who lived at the Château de Châteldon?: Among its many owners were Rodrigue de Villandrando and, in the 20th century, Pierre Laval.
Is the Château de Châteldon a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since an order of 1926.