A royal fortress
In the village of Saint Saturnin, in Auvergne, you can visit or stay in the Château of Saint Saturnin.
Built by the La Tour d’Auvergne family in the 13th century, the chateau royal de Saint Saturnin next belonged to the queens Catherine de Medici and Marguerite de Valois, before being offered to King Louis XIII.
This medieval castle has gone through the years, you can see the architecture of different periods of History. Nowadays it is classified as historic monument and has undergone restoration work.
It has recently been transformed into a bed and breakfast whose style is consistent with the historic character of the place. Inside, the chateau features charming rooms and bathrooms nestling in the towers, lounges, dining rooms and reception rooms.
Visitors stay in comfortable rooms, decorated with care and equipped with private bathrooms, with a view over the Chateau‘s parklands or the village of Saint Saturnin.
The exceptional setting of this residence will appeal to fans of unusual places to stay, which combine originality, comfort and tranquillity.