Description
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.
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
Themes
- Historic patrimony
- Castle
Services / Comfort
- Coach access
- Educational visits
- Guided tours
- Restaurant
- Room hire
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
Pets are not accepted
Equipements
- Picnic area
- Bar
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Car park
- Free car park
Opening
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 22/03 to 30/04/2023
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/05 to 30/09/2023
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 10 am and 7 pm. On Saturday between 10 am and 4 pm.
From 01/10 to 20/12/2023
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/01 to 31/01/2024
Opening hours on Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.
Prices and means of payment
Full price: 13 €
Reduced price: 9.50 €
Child (6-14 years): 6 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Online payment
Classification, labels and brands
Classification and labels
- Michelin guide
- Indoor
- Bad weather alternative
- Open air
- Qualité Tourisme™
- La Flow Vélo
- Treasures of Saintonge
Area and capacity
- Bathroom : 2
Environment
- In the country
- Riverside
- Forest location
- Village 2 km away
- Overview on river
Things to see
Tours available in :
- English
- French
Individual visits
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Guided individual tours available permanently
Group visits
- Guided group tours on request
Address
Castle of La Roche Courbon
Rue de la belle au bois dormant
17250 Saint-Porchaire