Castle Dauphin
Pontgibaud
Fortified castle, listed as a historic monument. Built at the end of the 12th century and complete in the 15th century. There is a dungeon and six turets, it is still lived in today. A vegetable garden which is labelled as ‘remarkable’ and a silver mining museum exist in the grounds.
The castle includes a keep and six towers restored in the 19th century. It retains its defensive aspect but the interior, harmoniously laid out, is warm with its wood panelling (classified M.H), its 17th and 18th century furniture and its many family souvenirs. Since 1756, it has always been inhabited(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 05/04 to 30/06 on Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.
From 01/07 to 31/08 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Closed on Monday.
From 01/09 to 01/11 on Sunday and bank holidays between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult : 8 €
- Reduced price : 6 € (Students, the unemployed, the disabled…)
- Child : 5 € (Free for children under 6)
- Group adults : 6 €
- Group children : 4 €.
- Free entry for accompanying guides, the drivers.
- Tour of gardens, courtyards and outbuildings : €4 for individuals.
Payment methods :
- Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
- Exhibition space
- Guided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours obligatory
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
- Guided tours
- Parking nearby
- Public WC
Pets welcome
No dogs allowed
Additional information
Groups of 15 or more : guided tours all year round by prior arrangement
Location
Environnements
In the country, Close to a public transportation, Close to GR footpath
Accès
3km from A89 (Pontgibaud-Vulcania exit) N°14
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Photo credits : Château Dauphin, Gabriel de Germigny, E.Saens/OTC, De Germiny, E.Saens/OTC, E.Saens/OTC, E.Saens/OTC, E.Saens/OTC, De Germiny, Route des Châteaux d’Auvergne
Updated on 1 June 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles