Château de Murol

Castle Murol, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France
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What to expect

The Château de Murol is a medieval castle located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Perched on a basaltic promontory, the castle offers a journey back in time with its reconstructed living spaces, guided tours in costume, and knights' jousts. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive fortress, including its 10-meter high walls, keep, chapels, and curtain walls. The castle also features a Renaissance pavilion and a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape, including the Sancy Massif and Lake Chambon. The Château de Murol is a great place to visit with family and friends, with activities and events available throughout the year

Plan your family visit to the Château de Murol with these blog insights 👇

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Auvergne with family: 20 things to do on vacation and weekends

Auvergne with family: 20 things to do on vacation and weekends
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Château de Murol, a 12th-century fort perched on a hilltop in the Puy-de-Dôme region. We enjoyed the guided tour with its costumed knights and the falconry show

Highlights: The kids loved the guided tour with the knights and the falconry show. We all appreciated the castle's imposing presence and its rich history ✨

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Weekend in Sancy with the family: visits and walks

Weekend in Sancy with the family: visits and walks
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Château de Murol, a 12th-century fortress, and enjoyed a guided tour and a medieval jousting show

Highlights: The kids loved the jousting show, and we all enjoyed the tour of the castle, including the kitchen and the tower with its 360° views ✨