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dimanche 8 mai 2011
Châteaugay
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Shortened history of the castle :
The castle of Chateaugay stands above the village of the same name. It was erected in 1381 by Pierre de Giac, chancellor of the King of France Charles VII, on the ruins of the castle Vigosche. It was enlarged in the sixteenth century by Laqueuille before being sold as national property during the Revolution.
The keep is the only remaining building of the fourteenth century castle, and has never been restored since then.
On the ground floor of the keep, the Chateaugay Wine (a typical product from Auvergne which was loved by Henri IV) can be tasted and bought.
Opening hours and additionnal information:
Open from mid-June to mid-September everyday from 2pm to 7pm.
Open on reservations the rest of the year.
Free entrance (tip only)
E-mail : mairie@chateaugay.fr
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