CHATEAU DE BELCASTEL
Visit the medieval castle and its exhibition CREATURA about medieval bestiary. Including 5 life-size and animated legendary creatures!
Built a thousand years ago on a gigantic rock, this magnificent fortress rises above one of the most beautiful villages in the Aveyron region of France. A self-guided tour, rich with historical information, leads visitors over the moat and throughout the castle and its grounds. Only recently was this private chateau, with its lush courtyards, medieval chapels, prison and superb views, opened to the public. Fernand Pouillon, (1912-1986), architect, visionary and award-winning author and Officer of the Legion of Honor, devoted himself completely to the restoration of Château Belcastel for more than eight years after he discovered it in ruins in 1973. Although the Château remains a private residence, its owners welcome the public to tour the fortress, which is both a historical landmark and a sprawling art gallery.
Mythological creatures will gather together in an 11th century warrior fortress to tell their own stories for the first time. More than twenty legendary beasts from medieval times will occupy space inside and outside of the chateau. On the property outside of the castle, six animatronic creatures will be “living” on the property during the season :
Basilisc | Griffin | Phoenix | Unicorn | Cerberus | Stryge
Capacities & Services
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Equipments and services
- Car park
- Coach parking
- Family room
- Free guided tour for groups
- Pets allowed
- Picnic area
- Prestation - En partie à l'extérieur et en partie couverte
- Seminar
- Shop
- Special events rentals
- Toilets
- Visite libre
Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
Opening & Prices
opening times
- from 01 april 2023 to 14 june 2023
Everyday : from 10h00 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00
- from 15 june 2023 to 17 september 2023
- from 18 september 2023 to 12 novembre 2023
Rates
Rates 2023
- Single adult : 10,00€
- Single child : 7,00€
- Group, open to all : 7,00€
- Adult elf guided tour : 7,00€
- Student : 7,00€
Methods of payment
Carte bancaire - Cheque - Holiday voucher - Cash
Location
Contacts
Establishment
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CHATEAU DE BELCASTEL - ANIMAZING MONDE D'ILLUSTRATION
Château de Belcastel
12390 Belcastel - +33 (0)5 65 64 42 16
- info@chateaubelcastel.com
- Website
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Animazing Monde d'illustration
Château de Belcastel
12390 Belcastel - +33 (0)5 65 64 42 16
- info@chateaubelcastel.com
- Website
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