Your taxi in Murol

Taxi in Murol

Murol is a village of character whose skyline is dominated by the imposing 12th-century fortress castle perched on a basalt peak. Listed as a Historic Monument, Murol Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Auvergne and attracts over 100,000 visitors each summer through its living chivalry shows. Troupes of actors in armour re-enact daily life in the Middle Ages: jousting tournaments, sword fights, medieval banquets, and scenes of lordly life transport young and old alike on a gripping journey through time. The village itself is worth exploring, with its cobbled lanes, volcanic stone houses, and the 12th-century Church of Saint-Ferréol adorned with historiated capitals. Less than two kilometres away, Lac Chambon unfolds its beaches of black and grey volcanic sand, unique in mainland France. This 60-hectare lake, formed by a volcanic landslide, offers supervised swimming in summer, varied water sports — pedalo, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding — and a wooded path circling the lake in approximately two hours. Murol is also a strategic starting point for Super Besse (10 min) and the Puy de Sancy (20 min), making it an ideal base camp for exploring the Sancy Massif in any season. TaxiNeo transports you to the heart of this medieval and volcanic Auvergne, whether for a transfer from Clermont-Ferrand or a shuttle between the castle, the lake, and the surrounding ski resorts.

Murol lies 40 km from Clermont-Ferrand, approximately 40 minutes by road via the D996, a pleasant route through the rolling landscapes of the Auvergne Volcanoes Park. While the drive is enjoyable, parking in Murol becomes a real headache during peak tourist season: the castle and Lac Chambon beach car parks fill up completely by 10 am in July and August. A taxi eliminates this problem entirely. Our TaxiNeo drivers drop you directly at the foot of the castle or at the beach of your choice and return to collect you at the agreed time. For families — and Murol is the quintessential family destination — this service is particularly appreciated: no more carrying parasols, cool boxes, and beach toys for hundreds of metres from a distant car park. We offer regular shuttles between Murol village, Lac Chambon beaches, and the castle, as well as transfers to Super Besse and the Sancy cable car to combine beach and mountain in the same day. Our drivers can also take you to Beaune-le-Froid, a small hamlet renowned for its farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese, for a gastronomic stop between visits. The service operates from Easter to All Saints' Day with reinforced availability in July and August. Transfers from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport are available by reservation year-round.

Murol — 550 inhabitants