Château de Montrond

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Château de Montrond stands in Montrond-les-Bains (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 6.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 9, 2026.

Perched on a volcanic outcrop above the Forez plain, the ruins of Montrond castle span several centuries of history, from an early fortification dating to the 12th century to Renaissance alterations commissioned by the d'Apchon family. Visitors can see a 15th-century residential building with mullioned windows, a series of fireplaces, and a flanking tower pierced with gun loops, the only surviving elements after a revolutionary fire and 19th-century quarrying. Rescued from collapse by a volunteer association before passing into the hands of the town, the site reflects both the Wars of Religion and a long period of neglect followed by restoration.

Written from Château de Montrond (Montrond-les-Bains)

What to know

• The site is open only three days a week, with fixed opening hours.
• The adult admission fee is 6.50 euros.
• The visit takes place on a single level, with no stairs to climb.
• This is an open-air ruin rather than an intact castle, so sturdy outdoor footwear is advisable.
• A medieval festival takes place on site in August, in odd-numbered years.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Ground floor accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

A reserved parking space for a light vehicle for disabled visitors is located in front of the reception-shop. A ramp provides wheelchair access to the reception-shop and a stairlift leads to the museum area. The upper courtyard of the château and the towers are not accessible; a virtual tour on tablet is available.

Where this château is

Montrond-les-Bains · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

116 Prom. Marguerite d'Albon, 42210 Montrond-les-Bains

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 28 82 28 25

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00117532

Period of construction

12th century, 16th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2970046
• Mérimée PA00117532
• Official website

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