Historic Hotels in Auvergne: Traditional Inns, Period Boutique, Luxury Chateau

Chateau de Vollore. Vollore-Ville

Chateau de Vollore. This should be of great interest to those interested in American history and, particularly, the War of Independence – it was, after all, the home of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, who fought alongside George Washington at battles such as Brandywire in 1777. His descendants still live here today.

But the history of Chateau de Vollore is far more lengthy than its connection to US independence. Believed to date from the 12th century, it is said to be haunted by a lady called Blanche de Vollore who died in the castle’s dungeons over 700 years ago.

Secure online booking, further information, images and directions are available via Expedia | TripAdvisor

More Chateaux and Historic Hotels throughout Auvergne

Bourbon-l'Archambault

Grand Hotel Montespan Talleyrand. Unfortunately, there is little information readily to hand which helps identify the exact age of the place, but brand new it most definitely is not. Anyone looking for a hotel base in the very middle of France would do a lot worse than consider this. Expedia

Clermont Ferrand

Chateau Royal de Saint Saturnin. (near Clermont Ferrand) This exceptionally impressive castle dates in parts from the 13th century, with the five guest rooms and suites located in some of the most ancient areas of the building. Historically, it has been the property of three great figures - Catherine de Médicis, Queen Marguerite de Valois, and Louis XIII – and is situated in what has been described as one of France’s most beautiful villages. Expedia

Montlucon

Domain Chateau Saint Jean. A hotel since 1925, the building was once the property of the Malta Order Knights of Saint Jean of Jerusalem. TripAdvisor

Moulins

Le Clos de Bourgogne. 18th century country house hotel. Expedia

Randan

Château de Maulmont. Formerly the property of the sister of the King of France, the present building dates back to the mid-1800‘s. Its history, however, can be traced to the 13th. Expedia

Saint-Arcons-d’Allier

Les Deux Abbesses. Tres Unique. Expedia

Saint Gervais d’Auvergne

Relais d’Auvergne. A little 2-star hotel offering period character close to the European Park of Vulcanism (Vulcania). TripAdvisor

Tence

Hostellerie Placide. A nineteenth century coaching inn offering 3-star hospitality. Expedia

Thuret

Chateau de la Caniere. If independent reviews are to be believed, this is one of the best hotels in the Auvergne. Four star rated, this 19th century country house is set amid the Puy-de-Dome countryside. Both Vichy and Clermont Ferrand are nearby. Expedia | TripAdvisor

Vezac

Chateau de Salles. Built in 1476, destroyed and then rebuilt a century later, this former watchtower overlooks the splendid Cere valley. Expedia

Vichy

Chateau de Busset. This is surely one of the most beautiful chateaux in the whole of France. A magnificent fortress dating from the medieval period, its personal history is far too extensive to detail here. Overlooking the Allier valley, it is only a couple of miles to the centre of Vichy itself. Expedia

Ygrande

Chateau Ygrande. Grand. Expedia | www.lastminute.com

Poitou Charentes & Limousin | Provence and Riviera | Rhone Alpes

Getting there... Air France special offers | | Ferrycheap.com

Not found what you’re looking for? View all hotels available in Auvergne with www.lastminute.com | Expedia | LateRooms

Nights In The Past is a clean site and therefore extremely proud to be an approved affiliate of many of the internet’s most trusted online reservation and booking services. We therefore greatly appreciate anyone using them via us as this helps ensure that we can improve and expand the site in years to come. Thank you.