Château de Vollore
 
  Château de Vollore
63120 VOLLORE-VILLE
M. François-Xavier et Mme AUBERT LA FAYETTE
Email: inquiry@au-chateau.com

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Languages: English 
Credit cards:  VISA, CB, MasterCard 

Département: Puy de Dôme (63) 

Château de Vollore - West Façade
 
  Perched at the crest of a hill with a commanding view of the seemingly endless landscape before it, Château de Vollore is unique and inviting.  The history of the château will entrance you, both for its ancient drama and its more recent American connection.   Thierry, the son of Clovis, beseiged the original Vollore in  532.  The donjon (the Romanesque keep) still exists today, the remnants of a fortress built in the twelfth century by the Vollore family. 

Passing through the hands of several owners over the years, it became the property of the Montmorin family in the 17th century.  They are responsible for today's appearance of Château de Vollore. 

American guests are especially welcome to Château de Vollore.   The American connection is represented by Monsieur and Madame Aubert La Fayette, direct descendants of Général Marquis de La Fayette, the French hero of the American Revolution.  In the La Fayette family now for two centuries, Château de Vollore is a showcase of rare souvenirs of their family and the American War of Independence. 

Important furnishings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries fill the rooms which offer views of the Auvergne mountains and the plains of the Limagne and Dore.   Guest rooms are very spacious and well-appointed with rich fabrics and thoughtful décor.   Guests may discover chocolates and bottled water in their rooms which add to the gracious welcome one receives upon arrival.  Breakfast is served in the dining room or on the terrace at poolside providing the opportunity to meet and converse with your fellow guests over a generous meal. 

In addition to the stunning views from the château, guests can enjoy a lovely, large swimming pool and use of the tennis court.

Your hosts, Monsieur and Madame Aubert La Fayette, will do their utmost to ensure that your visit is filled with pastimes suited to your expectations and tastes by assisting as you plan your activities in the region.  Your stay at Château de Vollore will be exceptional from the warm welcome extended you upon arrival to that moment when you must bid farewell to this captivating symbol of French history.

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Rooms:  2 doubles with private baths
Price: Chambre Verte  ("Chambre Emilie - Comtesse de Lafayette") )€ 130 for double occupancy; Chambre Rose  ("Chambre Julie de Lafayette") € 80 for one person,  € 200 for double occupancy.
Apartments/Suites: 3  Suite Jaune ("Mathilde de La Fayette") from €250 with a supplemental bed for €50Suite Adrienne, Marquise de La Fayette €250 with a two supplemental beds for €50 each; Suite Bleue ("Marie Louise de Pusy La Fayette")  €300 (ground floor) with a supplemental bed possible for €50.
Breakfast included in all room rates. Taxes also included.
Cancellation policy:  If canceled one week or less before start date, 
one night is charged; one night is charged for 'no shows' as well.
Dinner:  not offered at the château, but an excellent restaurant is only 4 kilometers away.
Weddings:  The château can accommodate up to 300 guests at a garden wedding or reception.  Please inquired about rates and details.
WiFi. television available.  No private telephones.

Open all year.
On the grounds:  Swimming, tennis, French Billiards, and helipad as well as incredible distant views.
Vicinity:"La Route des Châteaux d'Auvergne"; Vollore is located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional du Livradois-Forez, near Clermont-Ferrand (45 mins), Vichy, La Chaise-Dieu,  St-Etiénne (one hour), Lyon (90 mins) and four hours from Paris.

  Directions:
From Paris, by car A71 to Clermont-Ferrand (3h); train to Vichy (3h) or Clermont-Ferrand (3 1/2 h); plane to Clermont-Aulnat (45 min)
From Clermont-Ferrand,  take the A72 direction Thiers-Lyon, exit at "Thiers Ouest-Courpière,  right on D906 direction Courpière.
From Le Puy, N102 north to D906 direction La Chaise-Dieu direction Thiers to Courpière.
From Courpière,  Right on D7 direction Vollore-Ville (7 km) follow signs "Château de Vollore"
 

Airport: Clermont-Ferrand
Railway:  Vichy

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Pool and View
Le Châtelet
Le Châtelet
 
Guest Suites and Rooms
Suites and Guest Rooms
Le Vase d'Argent
Vase d'Argent
Le Grand Salon
Le Grand Salon