Chareil-Cintrat Castle, Chareil-Cintrat

Chareil-Cintrat Castle is a National Monument of France.

Description

Magnificent sculpted and painted decorations from the Renaissance. Built in the 16th century, this château in the Bourbonnais region has a sculpted interior decoration characteristic of the second French Renaissance. All the rooms are decorated with murals from 1560-1570 taking inspiration from classical art. They depict mythological and astronomical themes. Outside of the château, the tour continues freely in the repository of ancient vines from Chareil and Saint-Pourçain vineyards.

Address & Contact

Château de Chareil-Cintrat 03140 Chareil

du 15 juin au 15 septembre tél. / fax : (33) (0)4 70 56 94 28

Prices

Adult: 3€ Concessions: 2,50€

Opening times

June 15 to September 15: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. September 16 to June 14: by appointment only Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Places to visit near Chareil-Cintrat Castle for other places to visit nearby
• See Chareil-Cintrat Castle on the National Monuments website.

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