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Shortened history of the castle :

The name of the castle comes from the latin word "vallis" meaning wide valley, because of its location on the Dordogne.

The castle was achieved in 1497 and is today one is one of the most preserved castles of Auvergne. This imposing fortress is surrounded by six towers crowned with impressive battlements.

Past the 19th century, the castle was progressively abandonned, waiting to be submerged by water, since it was in a future dam zone. But in 1953, the local village of Bort-les-Organs saves it by becoming its owner and turns it into a tourist attraction.

After having dominated the valley for several centuries, the Val Castle is today almost surrounded by water, and his ancient park has forever disappeared beneath the waters of the lake.

In 1946, the castle was classified as historical monument.

Opening times and additionnal information :

February, Toussaint and Christmas Holidays : from 2pm to 5.30pm
From the 1st of April to mid-June : from 10am to noon and from 2pm to 5.30pm
From mid-June to mid-September : from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2.30pm to 6.30pm
From mid-September to mid-October : from 10am to noon and from 2pm to 5.30pm

Email : contact@bort-artense.com