Medieval keep of Montpeyroux

Montpeyroux

Located in the heart of Montpeyroux, one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France, the medieval keep was built following the conquest of Auvergne under Philippe-Auguste. Its geographical position made it possible to protect the small villages around it.

From the top of its 33m, the keep of Montpeyroux was the central point of the fortress. Today, its access offers a 360° panoramic view from the top of the platform.

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 04/04 to 30/04/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.
Open exceptionally on 06/04.

From 01/05 to 03/05/2026 between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm.

From 04/05 to 10/05/2026 on Wednesday and Thursday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 11/05 to 17/05/2026 on Wednesday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 18/05 to 24/05/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 25/05 to 31/05/2026 on Monday and weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Thursday and Friday between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

From 01/06 to 28/06/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 30/06 to 31/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 27/09/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 1 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

From 03/10 to 18/10/2026 weekends between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed from Monday to Friday.

From 21/10 to 01/11/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Prices and payment methods

  • Full price: 2.50 €
  • Reduced price: 2 €.
  • Free entry for children under 15, people with reduced mobility, disabled people.
  • Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Payment methods:

  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Exhibition space
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Guided tours
  • Orientation board
  • Parking nearby
  • Public WC
  • Shop
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information

Pets welcome

No dogs allowed

Location

Updated on 8 April 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire