Is Murol castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No, the site consists of ruins on uneven terrain with no accessibility arrangements.

Is there parking near Murol castle?

Yes, a free municipal car park is located below the castle, about a five minute walk away, with a dedicated area for coaches.

Are dogs allowed at Murol castle?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

How old is Murol castle?

Its origins date back to the eleventh century, with major additions in the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries under Guillaume II de Murol and later the d'Estaing family.

Has Murol castle been used as a film location?

Yes, scenes from the film Kaamelott: Premier Volet were shot there in 2019.

Murol Castle

Murol

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €11.20
Child: €6.50

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Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Murol

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Château de Murol stands in Murol (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: 13th century). Adult admission costs 11.2 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

Perched on a basalt outcrop above the village, Murol castle stands out through the sheer mass of its ruins, shaped by nearly five centuries of alterations from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Visitors can see a thirteenth century keep, two chapels built one after the other, one of which served as a burial place for the Murol family, and the remains of an unfinished Renaissance palace commissioned by François I d'Estaing. One of the most visited sites in the Puy-de-Dôme, it has also appeared on screen, including in the film Kaamelott: Premier Volet.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins and offers no accessibility arrangements for visitors with reduced mobility.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Parking is available free of charge at a municipal car park below the castle, about a five minute walk away, with a separate area for coaches.
Visiting involves walking uphill from the car park to the basalt outcrop on which the castle stands.

Practical information

Opening hours

Février, mars et d'octobre à mi-novembre: 10h-18h
Avril, mai, juin: 10h-19h
Juillet et août: 9h-19h30
Septembre: 10h-18h30
De mi-novembre à mi-décembre et janvier: 14h-17h sauf vacances de Noël : 10h-17h

Prices

Adult: €11.20
Child: €6.50

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: Free municipal parking. Free bus parking (at the bottom of the municipal parking).

The layout of the château and its numerous staircases make access to the basse-cour and haute cour very difficult. A free electric shuttle goes up to the château entrance during certain periods, with priority for PSH.

On site

Gift shop
Picnic area

Where this château is

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

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Address

Murol, Puy-de-Dôme

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

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Château phone number

+33 4 73 88 82 50

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092213
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

Murol Castle: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €11.20. Child: €6.50.
Is Murol castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No, the site consists of ruins on uneven terrain with no accessibility arrangements.
Is there parking near Murol castle?: Yes, a free municipal car park is located below the castle, about a five minute walk away, with a dedicated area for coaches.
Are dogs allowed at Murol castle?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
How old is Murol castle?: Its origins date back to the eleventh century, with major additions in the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries under Guillaume II de Murol and later the d'Estaing family.
Has Murol castle been used as a film location?: Yes, scenes from the film Kaamelott: Premier Volet were shot there in 2019.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website