Historic site and monument
Saint-Porchaire

Castle of La Roche Courbon

Discover the castle of La Roche Courbon, also named the castle of the sleeping beauty. Walk through the formal gardens rated Jardins Remarquables, walk down to the caves and PréhistoZen. A true journey back in time !
Built in the 15th century on a rocky spur, in the 17th century this fortified castle was converted into a comfortable dwelling. An elegant balcony propped up by arcades adorns the facade; from the Renaissance terrace a staircase with two landings leads to splendid French-style gardens: an orchard, a flower garden, geometrical parterres and lawns encase a watercourse; they yield a magnificent perspective framed by an ancient forest. Inside: a wood painting room, a vaulted guardroom. Handsome furniture. In the 15th-century donjon, a prehistory museum presenting discoveries made on the site and its surroundings.
We’re talking : German, English, Spanish, French

Themes

  • Historic patrimony
  • Castle

Location details

  • In the country
  • Riverside
  • Forest location
  • Village 2 km away
  • Waterside
  • Overview on river

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 180 min.
Minimum group size : 100 person(s)

Customers

Suitable for : Children, Groups, Specially for children, Home school groups, Welcome for business/incentive groups, Students, Special rate for large families

Language(s) of the visit

English, French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided individual tours available permanently

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from 01 October to 31 December 2024
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and of 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and of 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and of 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and of 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and of 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

Exceptional closure(s)

  • 01/01/2024
  • 25/12/2024

Prices

PricingMin.Max.
Full price
13,50 €
Reduced price
10,50 €
Child
6,50 €
Free for children under : 6 year(s)

Payment methods

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Online payment

Services

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Bar
  • Public WC
  • Exhibition space
  • Car park
  • Free car park

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Room hire
  • Shop
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Restaurant
  • Guided tours

On-site activities

  • Temporary exhibition

Pets home

NON_ACCEPTES

Adapted tourism

Adapted service : Mental disability, Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

Address

Rue de la belle au bois dormant
17250 Saint-Porchaire
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