Symbol of the double power of the bishop of Uzès and the family of Anduze, Cheylard d'Aujac was established in the 12th century in the center of the high valley of the Cèze in the Cevennes, on a spur near the Mont Lozère.
Description
Perched at an altitude of 600 m, at the crossroads of the current departments of Gard, Lozère and Ardèche, from the top of its promontory, it is the last intact representative of a network of fortifications on an itinerary already existing in the Middle Ages, mentioned as early as 1270 as Val Cezarencha.
From the square tower to the round tower, the castle illustrates the evolution of castles from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Under the protection of its ramparts, a fortified medieval village was established with a farm, a dovecote, a sheepfold and a chapel. Now renovated, this hamlet of Le Cheylard serves as it did in the past for the life of the castle. Residence of craftsmen, it is the framework of occasional animations, projections, exhibitions, store
The first weekend of August: the Malabestia, historical re-enactment, daily life at the Château d'Aujac at the time of the Beast of Gévaudan (XVIIIth century).
- Home school groups
Spoken language
- English
- French
Comfort / service
- Free car park
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Sustainable development
- Outhouse
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Guided tours
Prices
Adult: 8 €
Child : 6 €
Group adults: 7 € (15 to 20 people minimum, on reservation)
Group children : 5 €.
Child entry valid for 4 - 15 years.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
Opening
From 20/04 to 10/07/2025, every Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Open exceptionally on 01/05, 08/05, 29/05 and 09/06.
From 11/07 to 31/08/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 3.30 pm and 8.30 pm.
End of access to the site and closing of the registers at 6pm.
From 07/09 to 02/11/2025, every Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Open exceptionally on 01/11.
Every Sunday and public holidays with a minimum reservation of 48 hours in advance
End of access to the site and closing of the cash desks at 5pm.