Davayat Castle

A beautiful drive lined with horse chestnut-trees leads to this Louis XIIIth manor-house, built by Blaise Roze, a rich nobleman from Riom. Two imposing sculptured lions guard the main courtyard. Park covering 5 hectares comprising a french-style garden designed by a pupil of Le Nôtre's.

Description

The Chateau of Davayat was designed by a pupil of Le Nôtre's. A small wing, added later in the XVIIIth century, is decorated by a charming terrace supported by a colonnade made of Volvic stone. When visiting the appartments you will discover a succession of rooms displaying paintings, furniture, decorative objetcs and costumes. There is an interesting collection of fans, and a collection of Tanagra figurines (IVth century B.C.).

Complément accueil

• Age minimum : 3 ans

• Age maximum : 93 ans

Tarifs

Adult: 8 €
Child (10 years): 4 €.

Free entry for children < 4 years, accompanying guides, the drivers.

Modes de paiement

• Cash

Période d'ouverture

From 30/06 to 13/07/2024 between 10.15 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Saturday.

From 21/08 to 29/09/2024 between 10.15 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Saturday.

Langues parlées

• French

Tourisme adapté

• Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
• Even flooring with no obstacles
• Doors >=77 cm wide
• Site, building totally accessible
• Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Labels

• Petit Fûté

Localisation

Animaux

Animaux acceptés : Non