Visit Auvergne: guided tour of Château de Saint Saturnin
MAY 1st to september 15th, 2023
Because of a change of ownership, the castle will be exceptionnaly closed from june 26th to july 13th, and from august 24th to september 4th
The guided tour aims to unveil the historical context of the castle through the major figureheads who have left their mark on it and explain the architecture of this typically medieval fortress and its successive transformations, in particular during the Renaissance. It also tries to show what daily life was like at the end of the Middle Ages.
The visit -50 minutes- takes place both outside, offering a unique opportunity to discover a magical site and the château gardens, and inside the château with a tour of the Royal Banquet Hall, the furnished private apartments of the Count of Auvergne and the famous 15th century roof beams.
Because of the many staircases and the impossibility of setting any elevator, the access to whellchairs is not feasible. Handrails and the possibility to shortcut the last two levels would help however the slow moving people.
Besides, specific tours could be organised for a group, with proper appointment.
Dogs kept on alead are admitted but only if they are held by their owners when inside the castle.
Calendar and rates : scroll down
Book a guided tour Because of a change of ownership, the castle will be exceptionnaly closed from june 26th to july 13th, and from august 24th to september 4th
The guided tour aims to unveil the historical context of the castle through the major figureheads who have left their mark on it and explain the architecture of this typically medieval fortress and its successive transformations, in particular during the Renaissance. It also tries to show what daily life was like at the end of the Middle Ages.
The visit -50 minutes- takes place both outside, offering a unique opportunity to discover a magical site and the château gardens, and inside the château with a tour of the Royal Banquet Hall, the furnished private apartments of the Count of Auvergne and the famous 15th century roof beams.
Because of the many staircases and the impossibility of setting any elevator, the access to whellchairs is not feasible. Handrails and the possibility to shortcut the last two levels would help however the slow moving people.
Besides, specific tours could be organised for a group, with proper appointment.
Dogs kept on alead are admitted but only if they are held by their owners when inside the castle.
Calendar and rates : scroll down
OUTLINE OF THE TOUR
Discover the Château on a 10-stop tour
GROUP VISITS
From march 1st to november 30th, by appointment.Guided tour by the owner.
Duration : 1 hour.
Rate : 16 €/person with a minimum of 160 €
For associations, groups of friends, work councils,...who wish to find out the secrets of the château throughout history and what life is really like for the current owners. Or as an extra-curricular activity for schoolchildren accompanied by their teachers.
INDIVIDUAL VISITS AND TEAM GAME
Starting april 29th, 2023 up to september 15th and Heritage DaysDuration: 50 minutes
Tour rates: Adult : € 10; Reduced rate : € 7 (student and child over 6 years);
Online booking is suggested since tours are limited to 20 persons.
But you could also simply show up at the right moment and buy the tour ticket on the spot, depending availability. Non contact CB payment is then suggested. Eitherwise cash is accepted.
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