Is Ventadour castle a ruin?

Yes, only remains survive: ramparts, a round tower, part of a square keep and traces of a chapel and living quarters.

What is the entrance fee for Ventadour castle?

The adult ticket costs 5 euros.

Can you drive up to Ventadour castle?

No, cars must be left in the car park at the bottom of the site, with the ruins reached on foot.

Are dogs allowed at Ventadour castle?

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Who lived at Ventadour castle?

Viscount Ebles II, known as 'Lo Cantador', lived there, and troubadour Bernard de Ventadour was born there.

Château de Ventadour

Ventadour Castle

Moustier-Ventadour

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Château de Ventadour stands in Moustier-Ventadour (Corrèze), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Soudeillette valley in the Corrèze region, the ruins of Ventadour castle occupy a steep and isolated site. Built in the 11th century and reworked through the 15th, this stronghold was among the most formidable in medieval Limousin and the birthplace of troubadour Bernard de Ventadour. Visitors today find a long enclosure stretching nearly 170 metres, a round tower and the remains of a square keep, set within a still-wild landscape.

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What to know

Admission costs 5 euros for an adult.
The site sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves a walk uphill.
A car park is available at the foot of the castle, but space is limited, even for motorhomes and coaches.
Dogs are allowed if kept on a leash.
The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1840.

Practical information

Opening hours

Vacances de Pâques (06 au 24 avril 2026): du lundi au vendredi 14h-17h
du 29 avril au 28 juin 2026: mercredi à vendredi 14h-18h, samedi et dimanche 10h-13h et 14h-18h
du 1er juillet au 31 août 2026: tous les jours 10h-13h et 14h30-18h30
du 2 au 20 septembre 2026: mercredi à vendredi 14h-18h, samedi et dimanche 10h-13h et 14h-18h
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine (19-20 septembre): ouverture gratuite
vacances de la Toussaint (19 au 30 octobre 2026): du lundi au vendredi 14h-17h

Prices

Adult: €5.00
Child: €3.00

Free for Under 6 years old

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: A car park is located at the bottom of Château de Ventadour. Cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, and even coaches can park there. Please note: parking spaces are limited.

People with reduced mobility can take a more suitable path to enter the Château. At the ticket office, let the staff know that you, or a person you are accompanying, has reduced mobility. You will then be able to drive up a path allowing you to enter the Château grounds.

Where this château is

Moustier-Ventadour · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

La Chanselve, 19300 Moustier-Ventadour

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Château phone number

+33 5 55 93 04 34

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00099811
Period of construction: 11th century, 13th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Is Ventadour castle a ruin?: Yes, only remains survive: ramparts, a round tower, part of a square keep and traces of a chapel and living quarters.
What is the entrance fee for Ventadour castle?: The adult ticket costs 5 euros.
Can you drive up to Ventadour castle?: No, cars must be left in the car park at the bottom of the site, with the ruins reached on foot.
Are dogs allowed at Ventadour castle?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
Who lived at Ventadour castle?: Viscount Ebles II, known as 'Lo Cantador', lived there, and troubadour Bernard de Ventadour was born there.