A beautiful drive lined with horse chestnut-trees leads to this Louis XIIIth manor-house, built by Blaise Roze, a rich nobleman from Riom. Two imposing sculptured lions guard the main courtyard. Park covering 5 hectares comprising a french-style garden designed by a pupil of Le Nôtre's.
The Chateau of Davayat was designed by a pupil of Le Nôtre's. A small wing, added later in the XVIIIth century, is decorated by a charming terrace supported by a colonnade made of Volvic stone. When visiting the appartments you will discover a succession of rooms displaying paintings, furniture, decorative objetcs and costumes. There is an interesting collection of fans, and a collection of Tanagra figurines (IVth century B.C.).
Moyen de paiements : Cash
Adult: 8 €
Child (10 years): 4 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years, accompanying guides, the drivers.
Periode d‘ouverture : Autumn, Summer, Spring
From 15/06 to 13/07/2025 between 10.15 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Saturday.
From 21/08 to 28/09/2025 between 10.15 am and 12 pm.
Closed on Saturday.
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