Davayat Castle
Davayat
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.
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(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 15/06 to 27/09/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Closed on Saturday.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult: from 8 €.
- Free entry for children under 4, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Payment methods:
- Cash
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Exhibition space
- Guided group tours obligatory
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
- Guided tours
- Pets welcome
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed
Location
Environnements
In the country, Close to a motorway
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Updated on 30 January 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles