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Château de la Faye, Olmet

Château de la Faye

Faye Castle

Olmet

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Château de la Faye stands in Olmet (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Château de la Faye stands in ruins near Olmet, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, overlooking the valley of the Faye Giroux stream from which it takes its name. Built at the start of the 13th century to watch over this passage, it was extended over the centuries and still bears two corner towers raised by successive owners. Restoration work has been carried out by the current owners since the early 2000s. The site is notable as a medieval ruin shaped by a long line of family ownership.

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What to know

  • The castle is currently in a ruined state, undergoing restoration by its owners.
  • The site has been listed as a historical monument since 1986.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
  • Access is through a rural setting near Olmet, so sturdy footwear is advisable given the uneven ground.

Where this château is

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

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Address

Unnamed Road, 63880 Olmet

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Château phone number

+33 7 77 05 42 70

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Is the Château de la Faye open to visitors?
There is no verified information indicating regular visiting hours, as the site is under private restoration.
Since when has the Château de la Faye been in ruins?
The building declined gradually over the centuries before restoration work began under its owners in the early 2000s.
Who built the Château de la Faye?
It was built around 1240 to oversee the Faye Giroux valley, then extended by several successive owning families.
Is the Château de la Faye a protected monument?
It has been listed as a historical monument since 1986.

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