In the General Marquis de Lafayette area, pioneers of human rights...
Description
10.00 AM : guided tour to visit La Chaise-Dieu and its former Benedictin abbey : the gothic abbey church with the tomb of the pope Clement VI, 144 oak stalls, a 15th century mural "la danse macabre" and a baroque organ case from 17th century ; gothic cloister and 14 flemish tapestries from 16th century...
12.00 AM : lunch in a local restaurant (1/4 of wine and coffee per person included)
14.00 PM : departing for an excursion going to the famous Lafayette castle...
Château de Chavaniac-Lafayette where Lafayette’s spirit and heart are more than ever present in his former home ; where voices will take you back through time and lights will guide you to the heart of the castle : the bedroom where the Marquis was born on September 6, 1757.
The walls tell the story of his life, his happy childhood in Chavaniac and his marriage to Adrienne de Noailles ; demonstrated by the decor and characters that shared this great event. Then discover the beautiful park.
17.30 PM : end of the journey
Languages spoken
- French
Prices
Adult: from 60.50 €.
Free entry for the drivers.
Group rate available for > 20 people.
Modes de paiement
- Check
- Cash
- Credit transfer
Opening
From 01/04 to 30/10.
Closed on Sunday.
Address
43160 La Chaise-Dieu