Gardens of the Castle Dauphin

Pontgibaud

The château-fort and its six towers, remains of the 12th-15th century walls, overlook a rare sunken kitchen garden (listed as a World Heritage site), created in the 16th century, and a landscaped garden at the foot of lava flows. The outbuildings (listed building) house the silver mining museum.

The garden ticket price includes a free tour of the kitchen garden described by Montaigne, the landscaped gardens and the Chevalier tower, which gives you an overview of the estate. You can also walk around the battlements that mark the boundaries of the park and woodland, and visit the outbuildings(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 04/04 to 30/06 on Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.

From 01/07 to 31/08 daily between 2 pm and 7 pm.

From 01/09 to 03/04 on Sunday between 1.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Closed from Monday to Saturday.

Prices and payment methods

  • Adult: 4 €.
  • Free entry for children under 6.

Payment methods:

  • Cash

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Public WC
  • Unguided group tours available permanently
  • Unguided individual tours available permanently

Pets welcome

No dogs allowed

Location

Updated on 16 March 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles