FAQ
What are the transportation options for getting to Château d'Ygrande ?
A car is still the best option : the Château d'Ygrande is located in the middle of the countryside, and a car is necessary to enjoy the surrounding tourist attractions. By train, the nearest station is Moulins-sur-Allier, on the Paris-Bercy to Clermont-Ferrand line, 30 kms from the estate. The nearest airports are Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Paris Orly.
What is the best way to get there by car ?
The Château d'Ygrande is located at the intersection of four highways : the A71 “L’Arverne” between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand, the A79 “La Bourbonnaise” between Montmarault and Mâcon, the A77 “Autoroute des Arbres” between Paris and Moulins, and the A89 “La Transeuropéenne” between Clermont-Ferrand, Brive, Toulouse, and Bordeaux. The surrounding road network is excellent.
If you're coming by train, is there a shuttle between the train station and the Château d'Ygrande ?
Yes. The Château d'Ygrande provides a shuttle service from the Moulins-sur-Allier train station, which is 30 km away, for €60.
Are there any places to visit near the Château d'Ygrande ?
The area surrounding the Château d'Ygrande is home to many sites worth visiting : the abbeys of Noirlac and Souvigny, the castles of Bourbon l'Archambault, Ainay-le-Château, and Lapalisse, the gardens of Apremont, the Balaine Arboretum, and the Tronçais Forest. In addition, there are the National Center for Stage Costumes, Street Art City, and Le PAL amusement park, Vulcania and the Magny-Cours and Lurcy-Lévis race tracks.
Can we bring our horse to the Château d'Ygrande ?
Yes. The Château d'Ygrande rents out its stalls by the day for €30, which allows you to ride your horse on the facility's equipment. One of the estate's instructors can also provide coaching, by reservation.
Is there secure parking at Château d'Ygrande ?
The Château d'Ygrande has a large private parking lot on a property that offers plenty of space to park cars, trucks, and buses. The parking lot is not secured in the strict sense of the word, but its location in the heart of the countryside ensures a high level of peace and quiet.
Is there a bar service at the Château d'Ygrande, or are the rooms equipped with a minibar ?
The Château d'Ygrande does not offer bar service. A wide selection of beverages is available on a self-service basis and may be enjoyed at any time in the lounges or outdoors.
Do the rooms at Château d'Ygrande have a refrigerator ?
Yes. Every room at the Château d'Ygrande has a refrigerator large enough to store everyday items.
Is there a kitchenette at the Château d'Ygrande ?
Yes. The Château d'Ygrande provides its guests with a space where they can prepare simple meals, equipped with a stovetop and a microwave.