THE CHÂTEAU & GARDEN OF BOURNAZEL
Located in the west of the department of Aveyron, between Rodez and Villefranche de Rouergue, Château of Bournazel’s innovative architecture and the quality of its sculpted decoration make it one of the most remarkable Renaissance châteaux in the South of France.
Enriched with period furniture, objets d’art and paintings, this château and its garden plunge the visitor into the humanistic and literary atmosphere of the Renaissance – a golden century forever lost.
VISIT
OPENING DATES - 2024
The château is open every day except Tuesdays from 30 March to 11 November following the hours detailed below.
30 March – 13 July : 2 pm to 6 pm
14 July – 31 August : 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6:30pm
1 September – 11 November : 2 pm to 6 pm
The interior of the château is accessible only by guided tour (duration: about 1 hour). The first visit is at 2.30pm. Thereafter, visits are scheduled at regular intervals, with the last visit is at 5pm. If you are planning to take the last tour of the day please allow time to visit the garden before the tour begins.
The guided visits of the château are conducted in French. Non-French speakers are welcome to join these visits with a fully illustrated written translation of the visit in either English or Spanish. Alternatively, in July and August, a visit in English is scheduled at 14:45 every day except Tuesdays when the château is closed.
If you do not wish to visit the interior of the château, it is possible to visit the garden and the exterior of the château with a «Garden only» ticket. The last entrance to the garden is at 17h30.
We do not take reservations unless your group is more than 10 people.
Due to the number of stairs and the small size of some rooms, we do not accept strollers or baby backpacks. We ask that babies be carried in the arms during the visit.
Dogs are permitted in the gardens provided they are kept on a leash and the owners pick up any waste. Dogs are not permitted in the château unless they can be carried in a handbag during the guided visit.
TICKET PRICES
Château & Garden
Interior the château by guided tour. The garden and exterior of the château by self guided visit.
Adult
14,00 €Group (per person)
12,00 €Under 16s
8,00 €Under 6s
FreeGarden Only
Per visitor
10,00 €ARTS PROGRAMME
LOCATION
MARIAGES, RECEPTIONS PRIVÉES
Surprenez vos invités grâce au cadre exceptionnel de Bournazel ! Réalisez vos plus belles photographies dans le jardin du château renaissance, lieu idéal pour votre vin d’honneur. Les espaces du château, dont la grande salle voutée de 130m2, permettront de réunir famille et amis pour une réception réussie.
SÉMINAIRES, ÉVÉNEMENTS PROFESSIONNELS
Un auditorium de 150 places, entièrement équipé, vous offre un cadre de travail de qualité au coeur même du château. Après une matinée de travail, partez à la découverte du monument et de ses environs. Profitez ainsi, de ce site unique qu’est Bournazel en alliant travail, plaisir et convivialité.