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Guided tour of Saint-Saturnin castle and gardens

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Château Royal de Saint-Saturnin

4.6 (80 reviews)

Saint-Saturnin (63)

  • 50 minutes
  • Up to 20 people

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You can cancel free of charge up to 48h before the date of the activity.

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Activity description :

Just 25 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, the superb château fortress of Saint-Saturnin was built in the 13th century by the Tour d'Auvergne family. Its successive enlargements and embellishments have made it one of the region's must-seemonuments, overlooking the charming village of Saint Saturnin.

Tour advantages :

  • Guided tour of the exterior and interior, on a varied 11-step itinerary.
  • Discover the château's historical context through the important figures who have marked it through the ages.
  • Appreciate the castle's typically medieval architecture, as well as its many successive transformations, particularly during the Renaissance.

Opening hours :

  • MAY: open Saturday, Sunday and public holidays - visits every hour from 2pm to 6pm
    JUNE: open Saturday, Sunday and Monday - tours every hour from 2pm to 6pm
    JULY / AUGUST / SEPTEMBER: open Sunday to Thursday - tours every hour from 2pm to 6pm

Conditions of use :

  • Come directly to the ticket office with your mobile or paper tickets on the day of your visit.

Prices

Adult rate

Price / person - From 16 years old

€10

Reduced rate - children and students

Price / person - 10 to 15 years inclusive

€6

4,6 (80 reviews)

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5/5

A guide who takes you through the history of the château with such passion deserves 5 stars! Incollable moreover bravo! A very well-maintained château, too - long live French heritage!

Emmanuelle,

25 aug 2023

5/5

A visit back in time, accompanied by extensive and precise historical explanations, gave us a very pleasant time. The soul of this place is now engraved in our memories and helps us to live.

Jean-Pierre,

19 aug 2023

5/5

Very friendly guide. A place steeped in history and very well preserved by the owners. I recommend the visit.

Sébastien ,

18 aug 2023

5/5

A beautiful, well-presented château

Alexis ,

4 aug 2023

5/5

Pleasant visit, beautiful place, magnificent castle friendly and passionate guide Worth a visit

Alicia,

3 aug 2023

Location

Address!
Place de l'Ormeau, 63450 Saint-Saturnin

How to get there :
- By car: 25 min from Clermont-Ferrand via A75

Know before you go

How to use your ticket :

  • Present your ticket at the cash desk at the entrance.
  • Mobile e-ticket accepted

Other information

  • Parking nearby
  • Individual tours from May 1 to September 15
  • Guided tours for Heritage Days on September 16 and 17
  • Online booking strongly recommended
  • Access for people with reduced mobility, but please note that many staircases are not suitable for people with motor disabilities.
  • Only dogs that can be carried by their owners are admitted.
  • Respect for barrier gestures
  • Free admission for children under 10.

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