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Château de Boussac

Rue George Sand, Boussac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Description

The Château de Boussac is a 15th-century castle built on an overhang above the Petite Creuse river. It is best known for the tapestries of "La Dame à la Licorne" discovered there by historian & archaeologist Prosper Mérimée and author George Sand (who stayed there several times) - those are now exhibited in the Musée du Moyen Âge in Paris. Visitors can discover rooms decorated with rich period furnishing, old tapestries and woodwork.

Access & Transport

Boussac is located in the north of the Creuse department, 50km from Aubusson. It is roughly in the centre of the triangle formed by Limoges (130km), Clermont Ferrand (115km) and Bourges (95km). Entrance is from the Place de l'Eglise (church square) Information on accessibility: https://www.chateaudeboussac.com/?page_id=76

Instructions & Recommendations

The visits are in the form of guided groups only (in French). Note the seasonality of opening hours. Outside of this period groups can try to schedule a visit by contacting management at: chateaudeboussac@orange.fr

Meta review

Not a very well-known attraction outside the region and online reviews are a battlefield of fake reviews (there seems to be some personal issues at play here). Anyways, trying to read between the lines and focusing on those genuine inputs, the castle is well renovated and impressively furnished, not just with tapestries so the visit is worth it for those interested in the decorative aspects more than the historical ones. Recurring comments that the admission fee is on the expensive side.

Environmental & Social

Green activity except for some electricity consumption (lighting and heating). This activity helps preserve the region's architectural and cultural heritages and brings some economic influx to the village.

Conclusion

Relatively modest in size but the quality of the interiors and personal touch of the guided tours make this a worthy stop (albeit not a cheap one) for those exploring this region or passing through.

Key positive

Beautiful room furnishing and tapestries

Picturesque setting above the river

Key negative

Admission fee somewhat expensive

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility (stairs, no lift)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY09:00 - 12:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 12:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 12:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 12:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 12:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 12:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 12:00

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY14:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY14:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY14:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY14:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY14:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY14:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY14:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

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THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

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Season 2 / Period 2

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Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Group price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€12
10
Adult
16 - 64
€12
10
Child
5 - 15
€5
10
Infant
0 - 4
€0
0
Child/adult age threshold is not stated on the website.

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