Castle of Busseol
Busséol
Castle built in 1170 dominating the Limagne, stronghold of the Counts of Auvergne and the most historic royal domain of the province.
Château de Busséol, built in 1170 on a volcanic dyke, is a fortified castle overlooking the Limagne. It is the oldest and most historic castle in the Auvergne county. It was built to defend access to Vic le Comte. It belonged to several kings and queens of France. It withstood(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 05/04 to 14/06/2026 weekends between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
From 15/06 to 15/09/2026 daily from 10 am.
Every day. 10H00-12H00 and 14H30-18H00.
From 16/09 to 11/11/2026 weekends between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult: from 10 €
- Child: from 4 €.
- Free entry for children under 4, accompanying guides, the drivers.
- Adult: 10euros
- Children: 4euros
- and special rates for adult and school groups / on request
- Credit cards not accepted.
Payment methods:
- Check
- Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided tours
- Pets welcome
- Public WC
- Shop
- Temporary exhibition
- Tourist brochures
Pets welcome
Chiens autorisés : Pets on a leash
Additional information
Groups all year round by appointment. (except from December to March)
Open for Heritage Days.
Location
Accès
Exit N°8 off the A75 towards Parent and Vic-le-Comte on the D229.
At Vic-le-Comte take the D 761 then the D 229 to Busséol.
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Photos: © J. Damase/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, © J. Damase/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, © J. Damase/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, © J. Damase/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
Updated on 15 January 2026 by Clermont Auvergne Volcans