Murol castle
Murol, France
A dark volcanic-stone fortress on a basalt knoll above Lac Chambon. In summer costumed guides bring the medieval castle to life for children.
- Nearest town
- Murol, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.5747, 2.9433
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire MurolMotorhome stopover1 km from Murol castle · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- La RibeyreCampsite1 km from Murol castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Domaine de la Grande CascadeCampsite10 km from Murol castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping municipal des CrouzetsCampsite11 km from Murol castle · 58 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Les ClarinesCampsite14 km from Murol castleTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- La MarmotteCampsite14 km from Murol castleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Murol castle?
Murol castle is in Murol, France, at GPS 45.5747, 2.9433. It is about 4 km from Saint-Nectaire.
Can you camp near Murol castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Le Domaine Du Marais - Auvergne, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 85 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Murol castle?
Murol castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auvergne volcanoes: Puy de Dôme to Puy Mary.
What is there to see near Murol castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lac Pavin (10 km), Puy de Dôme (22 km), Lavaudieu (53 km) and Puy Mary (56 km).
When is the best time to visit Murol castle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)