Église et site archéologique du Chastel
Saint-Floret
Unique archaeological site with anthropomorphic tombs from the High Middle Ages, dominated by a pyramid-shaped ossuary and a 12th-13th-century chapel. Inside, many treasures including a Virgin and Child and a 14th-century mural.
The mural depicts the lord of Saint-Floret and his family. It is on display at the Palais de Chaillot.
It was on this hill, the Chastel, that Neolithic man first settled, followed by Celts, Gallo-Romans and then early Christians. Ancient remains are evidence of their presence. The top of the(…)
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Opening hours
From 11/05 to 03/07/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Free guided tour of the Chastel site and opening of the church, meet in front of the cemetery gate at 3.45pm.
04/07/2026 between 10 am and 12 pm and between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Leaving from the tourist office, discovery hike of the Château and Chastel from 10am to 12pm.
Free guided presentation of the Chastel site and opening of the church from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Meet in front of the cemetery gate.
July 05: Journée des châteaux d’Auvergne (Auvergne castles day): tours of the château only (no tours of the Chastel).
From 06/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Leaving from the tourist office, discovery hike of the Château and Chastel from 10am to 12pm.
Free guided presentation of the Chastel site and opening of the church from 3.45pm to 4.45pm. Meet in front of the cemetery gate.
July 05: Journée des châteaux d’Auvergne (Auvergne castles day): tours of the château only (no tours of the Chastel).
From 01/09 to 14/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Free guided tour of the Chastel site and opening of the church. Meet in front of the cemetery gate at 3.45pm.
Exceptionally, no visits on Tuesday, September 15.
From 16/09 to 18/09/2026 between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Free guided tour of the Chastel site and opening of the church. Meet in front of the cemetery gate at 3.45pm.
Exceptionally, no visits on Tuesday, September 15.
From 19/09 to 20/09/2026 between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
European Heritage Days: tours at 10 am and 2:30 pm. Château then Chastel at 11:15 am and 3:45 pm.
From 23/09 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 3.45 pm and 4.45 pm.
Free guided tour of the Chastel site and opening of the church, meet in front of the cemetery gate at 3.45pm.
Exceptionally, no visits on Tuesday September 22.
From 01/10/2026 to 31/03/2027 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 8 am and 12 pm and between 1 pm and 5 pm.
Open house only during this period. Keys can be borrowed from the town hall.
Prices and payment methods
- Free access. Free guided tour for individuals without reservation.
Payment methods:
- Local currency
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Coach access
- Coach parking
- Guided group tours on request
- Guided individual tours on request
- Motorhomes allowed
- Parking nearby
- Pets welcome
- Tour free of charge
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Pets welcome
Chiens autorisés : Pets must be kept on a leash. Small dogs allowed during guided tour.
Location
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Updated on 13 May 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire