What remains of Montrognon castle?

Mainly a round tower that once formed the keep, along with heavily eroded stretches of wall and curtain.

Is there an entrance fee for Montrognon castle?

No fee applies, as the site is an open-air location with free access.

How long does it take to reach the castle?

It depends on walking pace, since the climb follows a wooded path to the top of the hill.

Is the site accessible for reduced mobility?

The natural, sloping terrain is not suited to easy wheelchair access.

Château de Montrognon

Montrognon Castle

Ceyrat

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Château de Montrognon stands in Ceyrat (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 ruins of Montrognon castle stand on top of a volcanic hill above Ceyrat, in the Puy-de-Dôme department. Built at the end of the 12th century by the Montrognon de Salvert family, only scattered remains survive today, including a round tower that once formed the keep. Visitors come mainly for the climb and the view from the summit, set among dry grasslands where orchids grow.

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What to know

Reaching the site involves a walk uphill to the top of the puy, with no particular facilities reported.
The castle is ruined and there is no restored building to tour.
The wooded, sloping ground calls for sturdy footwear.
The hill hosts protected plant life within the Natura 2000 network, worth respecting during the walk.
No opening hours or admission fee apply, as this is an open-air site with free access.

Where this château is

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

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54 Av. de Fontimbert, 63122 Ceyrat

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What remains of Montrognon castle?: Mainly a round tower that once formed the keep, along with heavily eroded stretches of wall and curtain.
Is there an entrance fee for Montrognon castle?: No fee applies, as the site is an open-air location with free access.
How long does it take to reach the castle?: It depends on walking pace, since the climb follows a wooded path to the top of the hill.
Is the site accessible for reduced mobility?: The natural, sloping terrain is not suited to easy wheelchair access.