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

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

Visit

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

Customers

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

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

Exceptional closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Prices

Free for children under : 6 year(s)

Payment methods

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

Services

Equipment

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

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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