Murol

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Shortened history of the castle :

A first fortress was raised on this basaltic promontory in the XIIth century by the family of Murol.

But it's only in 1380 that the castle which we see today was built, by William de Sam. The castle, built at the intersection of three major strategic roads, describes an irregular polygon, whose curtains are completely filled with earth to resist to the artillery.

The castle resisted to the League Wars and was not concerned by the disarmament policy of Cardinal Richelieu. It became a hiding place during the French Revolution and ended as a prison during the 19th century.

Thanks to the Murol family and to an association of passionnates, the castle still stands today even if badly damaged.

In 1958, the castle is classified as Historical Monument and it is only in 1998 that important renovation works are drived by the State.

Opening times and additionnal information:

Castle is open:

April: tuesday, thursday, saturday, sunday (10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm)
May and June: everyday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm
July and August: everyday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 7pm (closed on 14th of July)
September: tuesday, thursday, saturday, sunday (10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm)
From October to March: saturday and sunday only (1.30pm to 5pm)

Every tuesday and thursday in July and August, a show (with light, sounds and actors) takes place at 8.30pm. The show tells the story of Guillaume de Murol, owner of the castle in the 14th century.
Price: 12,80€ for adults and 8,20€ for children.

Entrance price for the castle with a guide (duration of visit: about 1h30min)
Adults : 7,80€
Children : 6,20€
*entre 5 et 12 ans

Email : contact@chateaudemurol.fr