What can be seen at Saint-Floret castle?

The architectural remains of the medieval fortress, notably the large vaulted chamber with its twelve ribs and sculpted corbels, as well as vestiges of medieval mural paintings.

When was the castle protected?

The castle was listed as a historical monument in 1909 and has belonged to the municipality since 2007.

What subjects are depicted in the surviving wall paintings?

The remaining paintings illustrate episodes from the legend of Tristan and Iseult, a well-known medieval narrative.

Château de Saint-Floret

Saint-Floret Castle

Saint-Floret

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Château de Saint-Floret stands in Saint-Floret (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, 14th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Saint-Floret castle, a 12th-century fortress, preserves the remains of remarkable medieval architecture. Its principal feature is a large square chamber with a twelve-ribbed vault converging toward a central sculpted keystone, the arches resting on carved corbels. Traces of ancient mural paintings survive on the walls, notably scenes from the legend of Tristan and Iseult. Protected as a historical monument since 1909, the site is now owned by the municipality.

This place also features in The castles of King Arthur and Brocéliande

What to know

The castle is listed as a historical monument, with only ruins remaining and on-site visits possible.
No regular public hours are known; contact Saint-Floret's town hall before visiting.
Located in Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne, accessible by local roads.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	14:30-15:30
Wednesday	14:30-15:30
Thursday (today)	Closed
Friday	14:30-15:30
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Saint-Floret · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

63320 Saint-Floret

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Château phone number

+33 4 73 71 10 39

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092353
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century

Frequently asked

What can be seen at Saint-Floret castle?: The architectural remains of the medieval fortress, notably the large vaulted chamber with its twelve ribs and sculpted corbels, as well as vestiges of medieval mural paintings.
When was the castle protected?: The castle was listed as a historical monument in 1909 and has belonged to the municipality since 2007.
What subjects are depicted in the surviving wall paintings?: The remaining paintings illustrate episodes from the legend of Tristan and Iseult, a well-known medieval narrative.