The Village of Vodable
Vodable
A powerful fortress, capital of “Dauphiné d’Auvergne” during two centuries, used to rise at the summit of peak around which the village of Vodable is wrapping. “Vodable, Ybois, Nonette and Usson, the four gateways to Auvergne are” proclamed then a proud dictum.
When Auvergne was divided between the 2 branches of the Count’s family, Robert II, who first called himself Dauphin d’Auvergne, transferred his main residence to Champeix and then to Vodable. A particularly brilliant court of troubadours developed. From this period, you can admire elements of the village ramparts and one(…)
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Opening hours
All year round daily.
Prices and payment methods
- Free of charge.
Comfort, facilities and services
- Car park
- Pets welcome
- Play area
- Restaurant
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed
Location
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Updated on 13 May 2026 by Auvergne Pays d’Issoire