Welcome to the Motte Castrale de Varennes, property of the town of Chambon-sur-Lac where the history, archaeology and geology of this superb region of the Sancy blend.

Discover these modest but well-preserved seigneurial remains. Trace their history and that of the families who possessed them.

Discover the remains of the Varennes castle overlooking Lake Chambon and enjoy the pleasant panoramic view of the upper valley of the Chambon couze. In accordance with the sanitary regulations, volunteers from a local heritage association will explain the history of the seigneury of Varennes linked to the family of Montaigut in the 13th century and its successive alliances before joining the seigneury of Murol in 1543. This, without forgetting how his subjects lived at that time...