Does the château de Mons date from the Middle Ages?

Its origins go back to 1049, but the building seen today results from a 17th-century reconstruction followed by a 19th-century renovation.

Which architects worked on the château de Mons?

The ministry's official record does not name an architect but dates the main building campaigns to the 17th century and to 1860-1881.

Can visitors tour the gardens of the château de Mons?

Yes, terraced Italian-style gardens with topiary, a grotto and a belvedere can be visited alongside the château.

Is the château de Mons a listed historic monument?

It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the building, its enclosure and its terraced garden.

Château de Mons

Mons Castle

Arlanc

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Château de Mons stands in Arlanc (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: 17th century, second half of the 19th century). Adult admission costs 12 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Arlanc, in the Puy-de-Dôme, the château de Mons stands on the site of a medieval stronghold first recorded in 1049, later rebuilt in the 17th century with a U-shaped plan, classical façades and slender corner turrets. Inside, a vestibule in Italian style with a painted ceiling, a chapel decorated with stencilled patterns, and a dining room with a fireplace bearing a medallion of Henri IV all date from a renovation carried out between 1860 and 1881. The château also holds a collection of prints spanning the 15th to 18th centuries, alongside terraced Italian-style gardens with topiary and a viewpoint over the Forez range.

What to know

The château is listed as a historic monument, a protection that also covers the outer enclosure and the terraced garden with its pool.
The visit combines historic interiors, a print collection and garden walks with a grotto and a belvedere.
Depending on the season, visits are either self-guided or led by the owner, by appointment for groups.
An audio guide is being developed with the IUT of Puy-en-Velay.

Practical information

Opening hours

Jusqu'au 13 juillet: visites guidées sur rendez-vous
du 13 juillet au 31 août (sauf dimanches et le 15 août): visite libre du château et des jardins 13h30-18h (dernière entrée 18h30), visite guidée départ 15h00

Annual closures : Sundays and August 15 (from July 13 to August 31)

Prices

Adult: €12.00
Child: €5.00

Free for Under 7 years old

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Where this château is

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

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Château de Mons, 63220 Arlanc

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Château phone number

+33 6 26 31 89 30

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA63000107
Period of construction: 17th century, second half of the 19th century

Frequently asked

Does the château de Mons date from the Middle Ages?: Its origins go back to 1049, but the building seen today results from a 17th-century reconstruction followed by a 19th-century renovation.
Which architects worked on the château de Mons?: The ministry's official record does not name an architect but dates the main building campaigns to the 17th century and to 1860-1881.
Can visitors tour the gardens of the château de Mons?: Yes, terraced Italian-style gardens with topiary, a grotto and a belvedere can be visited alongside the château.
Is the château de Mons a listed historic monument?: It is listed as a historic monument, with protection covering the building, its enclosure and its terraced garden.