The castle of Parentignat
Parentignat
For 45 minutes, the Château de Parentignat guides visitors through its furnished hallways, decorated with an exceptional private collection of paintings. A stroll through the trees of the English park will complete your visit (free access).
Baptized “the little Auvergnat Versailles” by regionalist writer Henri Pourrat, the Château de Parentignat, a member of La Demeure Historique Privée, La Route Historique des Châteaux d’Auvergne and La Toscane d’Auvergne, features vestibules, dining rooms, lounges, a library and staterooms housing sumptuous furniture, much of it original, a collection of(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 01/06 to 30/06/2027 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2027 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2027 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
Prices and payment methods
- From 01/06 to 30/09/2026
- Adult : 12 €
- Child : 8 € (7-17 years)
- Student : 8 €
- Group adults : 8 € (per person).
- From 01/06 to 30/09/2027
- Adult : 12 €
- Child : from 8 €
- Student : 8 €
- Group adults : from 8 €.
- Free entry for children under 7, the drivers.
- Child entry valid for 7 – 17 years.
- Group rate available for 20 people or more.
- European Heritage Days : reduced rate and free admission for children and students.
- Combined ticket with Château de Villeneuve Lembron : €14 instead of €19, valid for 7 days.
Payment methods :
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Downloadable :
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Children’s entertainment
- Coach parking
- Concert
- Educational visits
- Exhibition space
- Free car park
- Guided group tours obligatory
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours available permanently
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
- Guided tours
- Meeting room
- Pets welcome
- Product tasting
- Room hire
- Shop
- Shows
- Temporary exhibition
- Toilets
- Tourist brochures
- Wi-fi
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : In the gardens and outdoors : dogs of all sizes on a leash are welcome.
Inside the château : only small dogs are allowed, provided they are carried in their master’s arms or in a bag.
For large dogs : We recommend that you take turns visiting the castle’s interior, as your dog must not be left unattended outside.
Guide and assistance dogs : Guide and assistance dogs are allowed inside the château.
Additional information
Hot and cold drinks for sale on site.
Capacité maximale :
Jusqu’à 35 personnes
Location
Environnements
Village centre
Accès
Exit N°13 from the A75, follow Parentignat on the D996 for 2 kms.
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Updated on 12 October 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire