Château de Saint-Chamant

To make a day of it

Château de Saint-Chamant stands in Saint-Chamant (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the valley with views of the Cantal mountains, the château de Saint-Chamant retains a 14th century keep adjoined by a residential wing built in the 17th century by the Lignerac family. The interior features wood panelling and a collection of Aubusson tapestries, alongside Flemish pieces and a 17th century altarpiece in the chapel. A terraced park surrounds the building, still home to the descendants of the family who acquired it in 1783.

Written from Château de Saint-Chamant (Cantal)

What to know

• The visit lasts about 45 minutes.
• The adult admission fee is 6 euros.
• The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1988, with the listing extended in 2022.
• The site is located in Saint-Chamant, in the Cantal department.

Practical information

Visit duration

45 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

Where this château is

Saint-Chamant · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Chamant, Cantal

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

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00093603

Period of construction

14th century, 17th century

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Sources

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

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• Wikidata Q2970499
• Mérimée PA00093603
• Official website

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