Is Montmorin castle inhabited or in ruins?

It is a ruined medieval fortress, with the gatehouse and its round towers still standing.

How old is Montmorin castle?

Its oldest parts date from the 12th and 13th centuries, with later work in the 14th to 16th centuries.

Is there a museum at Montmorin castle?

Yes, a small museum in the old guardhouse displays arms, folk artefacts and archaeological finds.

How much does it cost to visit Montmorin castle?

The adult admission fee is 8 euros.

Château de Montmorin

Montmorin Castle

Montmorin

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Château de Montmorin stands in Montmorin (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: 12th century, 13th century, 15th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The ruins of Montmorin castle stand on a rise near Billom, in the Puy-de-Dôme, and its wall walk gives views stretching from the Dôme mountains to the Forez range. Building began in the 12th century, and the site was the ancestral seat of the Montmorin de Saint-Hérem family, among the most powerful in Auvergne. Visitors can see a gatehouse flanked by two round towers, successive enclosures dating from the 12th to the 16th centuries, and a small museum set in the old guardhouse.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 8 euros.
The site has been listed as a historic monument since 1985.
The castle is open only one day a week, so check opening times before visiting.
The visit takes place outdoors among the ruins, including an exposed wall walk with panoramic views.
A small museum in the old guardhouse displays arms, folk artefacts and archaeological finds.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er juillet au 31 août: tous les jours 14h00-17h00, fermé le lundi
groupes toute l'année sur rendez-vous

Annual closures : Monday

Prices

Adult: €8.00
Child: €4.00

Free for children under 8 years old

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Where this château is

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

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Address

Le Château, 63160 Montmorin

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Château phone number

+33 6 80 75 24 98

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092204
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Is Montmorin castle inhabited or in ruins?: It is a ruined medieval fortress, with the gatehouse and its round towers still standing.
How old is Montmorin castle?: Its oldest parts date from the 12th and 13th centuries, with later work in the 14th to 16th centuries.
Is there a museum at Montmorin castle?: Yes, a small museum in the old guardhouse displays arms, folk artefacts and archaeological finds.
How much does it cost to visit Montmorin castle?: The adult admission fee is 8 euros.