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The Castel of Gargilesse

The Castel of Gargilesse à GARGILESSE-DAMPIERRE ©  ADTI 3

A historic residence with a fascinating past, located in one of the most beautiful villages in France in the heart of Berry. The Château of Gargilesse offers an artistic and history-filled visit.

Prices & Payment methods

  • Full adult price : 5€
  • Group rate : 4€

Payment methods

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Cash

Description

Catégorie

  • Listed or registered (CNMHS)

Description of heritage

  • Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
    George Sand wrote about the château: ""No château has a more strangely mysterious and romantic position."" The Château of Gargilesse, a historic monument from the 12th and 18th centuries, is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, and presents the best in artistic creation. Exhibitions are held in the furnished rooms and continue in the park for a walk. In the Grand Salon, literary and musical events are held throughout the season, adding a little extra to the soul of this exceptional venue. The art gallery in the Château of Gargilesse presents the painters of the valley of the Creuse, works from the 19th and 20th centuries and a selection of contemporary art works including painters, sculptors and ceramists.

  • Descriptif du parc et jardin
    George Sand wrote about the château: ""No château has a more strangely mysterious and romantic position."" The Château of Gargilesse, a historic monument from the 12th and 18th centuries, is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, and presents the best in artistic creation. Exhibitions are held in the furnished rooms and continue in the park for a walk. In the Grand Salon, literary and musical events are held throughout the season, adding a little extra to the soul of this exceptional venue. The art gallery in the Château of Gargilesse presents the painters of the valley of the Creuse, works from the 19th and 20th centuries and a selection of contemporary art works including painters, sculptors and ceramists.

  • Descriptif du musée
    George Sand wrote about the château: ""No château has a more strangely mysterious and romantic position."" The Château of Gargilesse, a historic monument from the 12th and 18th centuries, is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, and presents the best in artistic creation. Exhibitions are held in the furnished rooms and continue in the park for a walk. In the Grand Salon, literary and musical events are held throughout the season, adding a little extra to the soul of this exceptional venue. The art gallery in the Château of Gargilesse presents the painters of the valley of the Creuse, works from the 19th and 20th centuries and a selection of contemporary art works including painters, sculptors and ceramists.

  • Descriptif du site et monument historique
    George Sand wrote about the château: ""No château has a more strangely mysterious and romantic position."" The Château of Gargilesse, a historic monument from the 12th and 18th centuries, is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, and presents the best in artistic creation. Exhibitions are held in the furnished rooms and continue in the park for a walk. In the Grand Salon, literary and musical events are held throughout the season, adding a little extra to the soul of this exceptional venue. The art gallery in the Château of Gargilesse presents the painters of the valley of the Creuse, works from the 19th and 20th centuries and a selection of contemporary art works including painters, sculptors and ceramists.

Spoken languages

  • French
  • English

Services

Facilities

  • Bus parking

Group

Groups accepted

  • Minimum group size: 10
  • Maximum group size: 45

Visit

Languages of the visit :
  • French
Guided group tour at all times: yes
Individual guided tour at all times: no
Guided group tour on request: yes
Individual guided tour on request: yes
Free group visit permanently: no
Individual free visit permanently: yes
Free group visit on request: no
Individual free visit on request: yes
Educational visit: no

Activities

On site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Location

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