Where is Tournoël castle located?

It stands in the commune of Volvic, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, on a rocky spur overlooking the Limagne plain.

How old is Tournoël castle?

Its origins date back to the 12th century, with the site first mentioned in the 11th century.

Why does the 1213 siege matter?

It resulted in the royal army capturing the castle and the annexation of most of the county of Auvergne into the French crown's domain.

Is Tournoël castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1889.

Château de Tournoël

Tournoël Castle

Volvic

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €10
Child: €5
Reduced: €5

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Where: Volvic

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Château de Tournoël stands in Volvic (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: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a volcanic spur above the Limagne plain, Tournoël castle preserves the remains of a medieval stronghold once fought over by the counts of Auvergne and the French crown. Its siege in 1213, led by the forces of Philip Augustus, marked the annexation of most of the county of Auvergne into the royal domain. Visitors can walk among towers and curtain walls and take in the wide view over the plain that made the site so strategically valuable.

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What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1889.
The adult admission fee is 10 euros.
The site sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
No verified information is available on opening hours or visit duration.

Practical information

Opening hours

July and August

Prices

Adult: €10
Child: €5
Reduced: €5

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

Where this château is

Volvic · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Volvic, Puy-de-Dôme

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092478
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Tournoël: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €10. Child: €5. Reduced: €5.
Where is Tournoël castle located?: It stands in the commune of Volvic, in the Puy-de-Dôme department, on a rocky spur overlooking the Limagne plain.
How old is Tournoël castle?: Its origins date back to the 12th century, with the site first mentioned in the 11th century.
Why does the 1213 siege matter?: It resulted in the royal army capturing the castle and the annexation of most of the county of Auvergne into the French crown's domain.
Is Tournoël castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 1889.