Who built the château de Davayat?

An initial pavilion was built at the end of the 16th century, then enlarged by the Valeix family in the 17th century and by the Dutour family in the 18th century, the latter phase attributed to the architect Attiret.

Can the château de Davayat be visited?

The verified sources do not specify visiting conditions, hours or prices.

Why is the château de Davayat protected?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, a protection that extends to the château, its chapel, the pavilion of the hidden priest and the garden with its original features.

What can be seen in the château's park?

A chapel, a pavilion linked to an episode of the French Revolution and farm outbuildings make up the estate around the main building.

Château de Davayat

Davayat Castle

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Château de Davayat stands in Davayat (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: second half of the 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century, milieu 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the Limagne plain, between Riom and Combronde, the château de Davayat grew from a late 16th century pavilion, enlarged over successive building phases up to an unfinished 18th century wing. Visitors can see a classical main building with an oculus beneath a pediment, a wing featuring a Doric colonnade attributed to the architect Attiret, and a five hectare park combining French style avenues, a chapel, a pavilion tied to an episode of the French Revolution, and farm outbuildings. The Dutour family and their descendants have shaped the estate down to the present day.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, an inscription that also covers the chapel, the pavilion of the hidden priest and the garden.
The main building dates largely from the second half of the 17th century, with an 18th century wing left unfinished.
The park includes avenues, a chapel, a pavilion and farm outbuildings in addition to the main house.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or accessibility is available, so visitors should check directly before coming.

Where this château is

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

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Address

8 Rue du Château, 63200 Davayat

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Château phone number

+33 6 26 37 13 85

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092111
Period of construction: second half of the 17th century, fourth quarter of the 18th century, milieu 19th century

Frequently asked

Who built the château de Davayat?: An initial pavilion was built at the end of the 16th century, then enlarged by the Valeix family in the 17th century and by the Dutour family in the 18th century, the latter phase attributed to the architect Attiret.
Can the château de Davayat be visited?: The verified sources do not specify visiting conditions, hours or prices.
Why is the château de Davayat protected?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, a protection that extends to the château, its chapel, the pavilion of the hidden priest and the garden with its original features.
What can be seen in the château's park?: A chapel, a pavilion linked to an episode of the French Revolution and farm outbuildings make up the estate around the main building.