Is Saint-Vidal castle open to visitors?

An adult ticket price of 11 euros exists, suggesting some form of access, though confirmed opening days and hours are not known.

Who built Saint-Vidal castle?

A stronghold already stood there before the 13th century, but its current form results from works carried out by Antoine II de La Tour Saint-Vidal between 1563 and 1578.

Is Saint-Vidal castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the castle was classified as a historic monument by decree on 21 November 1958, and its outer wall was listed in 1991.

Can you stay overnight at Saint-Vidal castle?

Part of the building has been converted into a luxury hotel, though this is separate from visiting the monument itself.

Château de Saint-Vidal

Saint-Vidal Castle

Saint-Vidal

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Château de Saint-Vidal stands in Saint-Vidal (Haute-Loire), 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, 16th century). Adult admission costs 11 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Saint-Vidal castle stands in the Borne valley, a few kilometres from Le Puy-en-Velay, built on the remains of a stronghold dating from before the 13th century. Its present appearance owes much to Antoine II de La Tour Saint-Vidal, who turned the residence into a fortress designed to withstand artillery during the Wars of Religion. Visitors find a massive quadrangular building around a courtyard, flanked by round towers and a residential keep added in the 16th century. It remains one of the best-preserved fortresses of the former Velay region.

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What to know

The adult admission fee is 11 euros.
The building is listed as a historic monument.
The castle is privately owned and now houses a luxury hotel.
No verified information is available on opening days or hours.
The visit takes place within a fortified site built on uneven ground, so some walking on rough terrain should be expected.

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Opening hours

from 7 July to 30 August 2026: Tous les jours, sauf le lundi - Spectacle "La Mémoire d'un Peuple" départ à 10h30, 11h30, 14h00, 15h00, 16h00 et dernier départ à 17h00 - Visite Guidée des extérieurs de la Forteresse à 10h45 & 15h00

Annual closures : Monday (from 7 July to 30 August)

Prices

Adult: €11.00
Child: €5.00
Reduced: €7.00

Free for Children under 7; free access to the gardens

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

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Where this château is

Saint-Vidal · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Le Bourg, 43350 Saint-Vidal

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Château phone number

+33 9 81 43 68 00

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092881
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 16th century

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Is Saint-Vidal castle open to visitors?: An adult ticket price of 11 euros exists, suggesting some form of access, though confirmed opening days and hours are not known.
Who built Saint-Vidal castle?: A stronghold already stood there before the 13th century, but its current form results from works carried out by Antoine II de La Tour Saint-Vidal between 1563 and 1578.
Is Saint-Vidal castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the castle was classified as a historic monument by decree on 21 November 1958, and its outer wall was listed in 1991.
Can you stay overnight at Saint-Vidal castle?: Part of the building has been converted into a luxury hotel, though this is separate from visiting the monument itself.