How long does the visit of the Château de Pesteils take?

The visit takes about one hour.

Is the Château de Pesteils open every day?

Yes, it is open seven days a week.

Where can I park to visit the Château de Pesteils?

Free parking is available 50 metres from the château for cars; motorhomes and larger vehicles should park in Polminhac, 1 km away.

What can be seen inside the Château de Pesteils?

Visitors can see 15th-century frescoes, 17th-century painted ceilings, an old kitchen, and scenes staged with wax figures from the Musée Grévin.

Castle of Pesteils

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Prices: from €11.00
Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Polminhac

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Château de Pesteils stands in Polminhac (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Fin du Middle Ages, second half of the 17th century). Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing on a rocky spur above Polminhac and the Cère valley, the Château de Pesteils combines a keep dating from the 14th-15th centuries with a residential wing enlarged in the 17th century and reworked in a neo-Gothic style at the end of the 19th. The visit takes in rooms staged with wax figures, made by the Musée Grévin, depicting the history of the estate. Visitors also see restored 15th-century frescoes in the keep, 17th-century painted ceilings showing scenes from Greek mythology, and an old kitchen that has won an award.

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What to know

The visit lasts about one hour.
The château is open seven days a week.
The adult admission fee is 11 euros.
Parking is free, 50 metres from the château for cars; motorhomes and larger vehicles are advised to park in Polminhac, 1 km away.
Dogs are allowed in the park.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	10:00-19:00
Tuesday	10:00-19:00
Wednesday	10:00-19:00
Thursday	10:00-19:00
Friday	10:00-19:00
Saturday	10:00-19:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-19:00

Prices

Adult: €11.00
Child: €7.50

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed in the grounds
Parking: Free parking, cars 50 m from the château; motorhomes and large vehicles advised to park in Polminhac (1 km)

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Food and drink
Gift shop
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Polminhac · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

15800 Polminhac

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Château phone number

+33 4 71 47 40 03

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00093577
Period of construction: Fin du Middle Ages, second half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

How long does the visit of the Château de Pesteils take?: The visit takes about one hour.
Is the Château de Pesteils open every day?: Yes, it is open seven days a week.
Where can I park to visit the Château de Pesteils?: Free parking is available 50 metres from the château for cars; motorhomes and larger vehicles should park in Polminhac, 1 km away.
Can I bring my dog to the Château de Pesteils?: Dogs are allowed in the park.
What can be seen inside the Château de Pesteils?: Visitors can see 15th-century frescoes, 17th-century painted ceilings, an old kitchen, and scenes staged with wax figures from the Musée Grévin.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website