How long does a visit to Vieillevie castle take?

Allow about one hour for the visit.

Where can I park to visit Vieillevie castle?

Parking is located opposite the village town hall.

Is Vieillevie castle open every day?

No, it is open only three days a week.

Is Vieillevie castle a listed monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1993, including its facades, roofs and some interior fireplaces.

Château de Vieillevie

Vieillevie Castle

Vieillevie

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Vieillevie

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Vieillevie stands in Vieillevie (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the Lot river, Vieillevie castle keeps the look of a medieval stronghold reshaped during the Renaissance. Two round towers flank a main building where wooden hoardings and machicolations, seldom preserved elsewhere, still show how the defence once worked. Inside, monumental fireplaces and beamed ceilings mark the seigneurial living quarters.

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What to know

The visit takes about one hour.
The castle is open three days a week, according to current opening times.
Parking is available opposite the town hall of Vieillevie.
The building is listed as a historic monument, notably for its upper-floor fireplaces.
Visiting the towers may require some physical effort, as the castle has not been adapted for every type of visitor.

Practical information

Opening hours

jours fériés de mai 2026 (8, 14, 25 mai): visites contées à 15h30
du 6 juillet au 31 août 2026: mardi, mercredi, jeudi à 17h00

Prices

Child: €5.00

Free for Children up to 6 years old (summer period)

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Opposite the Vieillevie town hall

Where this château is

Vieillevie · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

D341, 15120 Vieillevie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093717
Period of construction: 11th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

How long does a visit to Vieillevie castle take?: Allow about one hour for the visit.
Where can I park to visit Vieillevie castle?: Parking is located opposite the village town hall.
Is Vieillevie castle open every day?: No, it is open only three days a week.
Is Vieillevie castle a listed monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1993, including its facades, roofs and some interior fireplaces.