Château de Valon

  • Listed or registered (CNMHS)
  • Historic site and monument
  • History
  • Chapel
  • Castle
  • Fortified castle
  • Donjon
Valon, 12600 Lacroix-Barrez
Since the 12th Century, the feudal château de Valon, built like an eagle's nest on the rocky mound, has dominated the Gorges de la Truyère. This mediaeval site is classed as one of the most picturesque in the Aveyron. Traditional schist stone houses with lauze covered roofs overlook two magnificent valleys. The château is reputed for the tales recounted for children, the chapel, a symbol of silence and peace, and the keep, which takes on its full dimension when viewed from the inner...

Services

Services

Car park
Animals accepted

Documentation

Documentation

Rates

Rates

From 5 April 2025 to 31 October 2025

From 5 April 2025 to 31 October 2025
Self-guided single adult
5€

Self-guided single child
2€

Self-guided single child

Self-guided single adult
4€

Single adult
20€

Self-guided group (per adult)
4€

Single adult

Guided visit single adult
6€

Guided visit single child
3€

Guided visit single child

Guided visit single adult
5€

Guided visit group (per adult)
5€

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

Bank cardBank card
ChequeCheque
Holiday chequesHoliday cheques
CashCash

Openings

Openings

Tuesday
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
10:30
18:00

Wednesday
10:30
18:00

Thursday
10:30
18:00

Friday
10:30
18:00

Saturday
10:30
18:00

Sunday
10:30
18:00

Tuesday
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:30 - 17:00

Wednesday
14:30 - 17:00

Thursday
14:30 - 17:00

Friday
14:30 - 17:00

Saturday
14:30 - 17:00

Sunday
14:30 - 17:00

Location

Location

Château de Valon
Valon, 12600 Lacroix-Barrez

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English

Access

Access
  • Railway station : Aurillac at 40km
  • Coach station : Mur de Barrez at 13km
  • Airport/airfield : Aurillac at 40km
  • Motorway : Saint-Flour at 60km
  • Road : D900 - D904 at 4km
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