Where is the Cordès castle located?

It stands in the commune of Orcival, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne.

Who designed the gardens of the Cordès castle?

The gardens were laid out by André Le Nôtre in 1695, commissioned by Marshal Yves d'Alègre.

Is the Cordès castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, parts of it have been protected since 1926 and others since 1933, including the main courtyard and the formal garden.

Can visitors see the inside of the castle?

Yes, the visit includes the chapel, the Louis XV salon, and decor dating from the 16th and 18th centuries.

Château de Cordès

Cordès Castle

Orcival

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for children under 6

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Where: Orcival

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Château de Cordès stands in Orcival (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Orcival, in the Auvergne region, the Cordès castle shows off its 15th-century machicolations above the Sioulet river. Inside, visitors find stuccoed walls, painted woodwork and stone fireplaces, while the gardens, laid out by Le Nôtre in 1695, unfold their hornbeam hedges and central alley in front of the facade. Once home to the Chalus and then d'Alègre families, the building also served as a film set for La Promise in 1984.

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What to know

Adult admission costs 5 euros.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash.
The castle is a listed historic monument, with some parts first protected in 1926.
The formal French garden, designed by Le Nôtre, can be visited along with the castle.

Practical information

Opening hours

14 to 17 May, 5 to 7 June, 25 July to 20 August, 17 to 23 September 2026

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: Free

Free for children under 6

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Not verified

The paths are covered with gravel and in places have steep slopes. Access and movement may therefore be difficult in a wheelchair or with a pushchair.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Orcival, Puy-de-Dôme

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092230
Period of construction: 15th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Cordès: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: free. Free for: children under 6.
Where is the Cordès castle located?: It stands in the commune of Orcival, in the Puy-de-Dôme department of Auvergne.
Who designed the gardens of the Cordès castle?: The gardens were laid out by André Le Nôtre in 1695, commissioned by Marshal Yves d'Alègre.
Is the Cordès castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, parts of it have been protected since 1926 and others since 1933, including the main courtyard and the formal garden.
Can visitors see the inside of the castle?: Yes, the visit includes the chapel, the Louis XV salon, and decor dating from the 16th and 18th centuries.