La maison de l'Améthyste

The chateau of Parentignat was built between 1707 and 1720 by Anne-Francois de Lastic, Marquess of Sieujac and Captain of a Royal infantry regiment, on the foundations of an old fortress. The chateau remains in the family to this day and is the object of an extensive restoration programme. The landscaped gardens can be viewed from the terrace at the back of the chateau, which is lined with heirloom roses and fantastic orange trees in their original 18th century pots. The gaiety of this green and pleasant "natural" garden provides a stark contrast with the formal geometry of the lawns in the front courtyard which have been restored recently, along with the avenue of lime trees leading to the chateau's entrance.The chateau has always been renowned for being so sumptuously appointed. Its furniture and art collections have always been exceptional. A Geocaching session in the park of the castle is a must for a family attraction !

The Chateau Dauphin is a private castle property of the count of Germiny. The castle was built in 1190, strenghtened during the 15th century and the restauration of the inside of the fortress were made in 1885 by Cesar III, the count of Germiny ancestor. You can visit the garden and the french garden, the stables, the carriage, few rooms ( living room, library, dining room, the dungeoon and the inner court). You can also climb up a tower to have a wonderfull view of the parc and in the end have a walk arround the castle on the batlement.