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Ideally located in the south wing of the Fortress of Saint Vidal, the suites enjoy generous natural light and an idyllic view of the castle’s Italian terrace and the valley below.
The historic ceilings, spacious rooms, and charm of the old stonework all combine to offer you a luxurious and authentic stay in the heart of the Haute-Loire.
From classic rooms and junior suites to family suites, you will find the perfect space for you, whether you are traveling as a couple or with your family, to experience life in a château in Auvergne.
Baron of Saint-Vidal Suite
Antoine II de la Tour, Baron de Saint Vidal, is the most illustrious member of the de la Tour de Saint Vidal family. A skilled strategist, he was appointed Governor of Velay and Gévaudan, as well as Grand Master of Artillery for France. A passionate man, he brought Italian art and the Renaissance within the thick walls of the Fortress.
In 1582, Claude de Rochefort d’Ally married Claire de Saint Vidal, eldest daughter of Antoine II de la Tour de Saint Vidal. As heir to the Saint Vidal lands, the Rochefort d’Ally family retained ownership of the fortress until the 18th century, thus protecting it from the ravages of time.
This master bedroom suite, measuring approximately 65 m², will transport you back to the days of the lords of the manor with its imposing fireplace and magnificent 16th-century painted ceilings. Immerse yourself in history at this iconic site in the Haute-Loire region.
A very old family of French nobility, the d’Apchier family originated in Gévaudan, a region at the crossroads of Haute-Loire and Lozère. The last Baron of Saint Vidal before the Revolution of 1789, Jean-Joseph d’Apchier is particularly known for having ordered the hunt during which Jean Chastel killed the mythical Beast of Gévaudan.
A prominent family from the Lyon region that played a leading role in the politics of the Kingdom of France throughout the 16th century, the d’Albon family has been linked to the House of Saint-Vidal since 1533 through the marriage of Antoine I de la Tour de Saint Vidal to Françoise d’Albon, who gave birth to Antoine II de la Tour de Saint Vidal, an iconic figure in the history of the château and the Velay region.
Hailing from the Mâconnais region, the House of Saint Point, whose eponymous château is particularly well known for having belonged to the poet Alphonse de Lamartine, joined forces with the House of Saint Vidal through the marriage of Baron Antoine II de la Tour de Saint Vidal to the charming Claire de Saint Point in 1563.
The seigneury of Goudet played a fundamental role in the history of Saint Vidal Castle. The very first written record concerning the lands of Saint Vidal is attributed to Adhémare de Goudet, sister of the Lord of Goudet, who, in her will, bequeathed her lands to her husband, Hugues de la Tour, who in 1288 became the first lord of the Tower of Saint Vidal.
