Is the château de Sévérac in ruins?

Yes, the building is now a ruin, although some façades and the chapel were restored between 2012 and 2019.

Can you visit the inside of the château de Sévérac?

Guided tours are offered in summer, giving access to the inner courtyard, towers and chapel.

Can the château de Sévérac be seen from the road?

Yes, it is visible from the A75 motorway near Sévérac d'Aveyron.

Who owns the château de Sévérac?

The commune of Sévérac d'Aveyron has owned the castle since 1970.

Are there events held at the château de Sévérac?

Yes, sound-and-light shows and theatrical performances take place there in summer.

Château de Sévérac

Sévérac Castle

Sévérac d'Aveyron

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Château de Sévérac stands in Sévérac d'Aveyron (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the town of Sévérac d'Aveyron and visible from the A75 motorway, this ruined castle combines a 13th-century fortified enclosure with a great house reworked during the Renaissance. Visitors can see medieval towers, a chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, and a carved Corinthian gateway leading into an inner courtyard. Owned by the local commune, the site hosts summer events, including evening shows staged in the courtyard of honour.

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What to know

The castle is now a ruin, with parts of its façades and chapel restored between 2012 and 2019.
The lower terraces are not part of the listed monument and fall outside its protection.
Guided tours are organised during the summer season.
Evening sound-and-light shows take place in summer, along with occasional theatrical performances.
Visiting involves walking over uneven, sloping ground among the ruins, so a degree of mobility is needed.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	10:00-18:00
Tuesday	10:00-18:00
Wednesday	10:00-18:00
Thursday	10:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-18:00
Saturday	10:00-18:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-18:00

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

Sévérac d'Aveyron · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Address

Office de Tourisme, 5 Rue des Douves, 12150 Sévérac d'Aveyron

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Château phone number

+33 5 65 47 67 31

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00094186
Period of construction: 13th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Sévérac in ruins?: Yes, the building is now a ruin, although some façades and the chapel were restored between 2012 and 2019.
Can you visit the inside of the château de Sévérac?: Guided tours are offered in summer, giving access to the inner courtyard, towers and chapel.
Can the château de Sévérac be seen from the road?: Yes, it is visible from the A75 motorway near Sévérac d'Aveyron.
Who owns the château de Sévérac?: The commune of Sévérac d'Aveyron has owned the castle since 1970.
Are there events held at the château de Sévérac?: Yes, sound-and-light shows and theatrical performances take place there in summer.