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Welcome to Chateau de Maulmont
Former royal hunting lodge of Princess Adélaide (1777-1847), Chateau de Maulmont stands at the edge of the royal estate of Randan with breathtaking views over the Allier valley. Situated in the beautiful unspoilt Auvergne, between Vichy and Clermont-Ferrand, this cosy and fantastically romantic castle has been completely renovated and the bedrooms are all individually and tastefully decorated. This listed building has retained the essential elements of its original décor, notably the magnificent oak-paneled rooms with period stained glass windows that house the restaurant, bar and breakfast room.
The hotel has 19 bedrooms and 2 apartments. The restaurant is open every evening and for lunch on Saturday, Sunday and French Bank Holidays. Menus from 27 € to 95 € and children's menus from 10 € to 14 €.
The site of Château de Maulmont was a Templar's stronghold in the 13th century. This stronghold was built by Renaud de Vichy, Master of the Order of the Templars, after he returned from the crusades in 1255. In 1829, it became the property of Princess Adelaide Louise d'Orléans (1777-1847), sister of King Louis Philippe d'Orléans. Her Royal Highness Princess Adelaide demolished the old ruins of the templars in order to construct a "rendez-vous de chasse" (hunting lodge) on the site. In 1830 the architect Fontaine, who was famous for designing a wing of the Chateau des Versailles, the "Galerie des Batailles", was commissioned to construct the chateau at Maulmont for the princess. In the summer, King Louis Philippe would come to Randan with the whole Court, and spend days hunting and shooting at Maulmont.
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