Randan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Accommodation in Randan
The collection of Ferdinand d’Orléans comprises 450 animals prepared by Rowland Ward. The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Randan was built in the 15th and 16th centuries and extended and restored between 1843 and 1845 by Adélaïde d’Orléans. Its choir windows were made by the Manufacture de Sèvres; Louis-Philippe donated them at his sister’s request.
Anyone choosing Randan as the destination for their stay may wish to find a holiday apartment there.
Gardens and Exhibitions
The Domaine royal de Randan was laid out from 1821 by Louis-Philippe d’Orléans and his sister Adélaïde. The grounds include the Parc du domaine royal in Randan, which has been awarded the “Jardin remarquable” distinction and classified as a historic monument. The orangery of the Domaine royal de Randan is 56 metres long and was used in winter to house 150 potted orange trees.
Above the kitchen wing of the Domaine royal de Randan, the terrace offers a vantage point over the landscape. A guided discovery tour leads to the castle ruins, the orangery, the greenhouses, the chapel and the kitchens. The “Les animaux de Ferdinand” exhibition presents a collection of prepared animals arranged in dioramas, considered unique in Europe. The “Souvenir d’un hôpital de guerre, 1914-1918” photography exhibition in the park of the Domaine royal de Randan is also freely accessible.
Landscape
In the wider regional surroundings of Randan, the Puy de Montoncel is a mountain, while the Puy de Mur is classified as a hill.
More Impressions
The Abbaye de Montpeyroux and the Abbaye du Moutier are historic sites in the wider regional surroundings of Randan. The Château de Pont-du-Château and the Château de Chazeron are described there as castles.
To the overview of the higher-level destination: Puy-De-Dôme.
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