Historic site and monument
in Saint-Porchaire

Château de la Roche Courbon

Discover the Château de la Roche Courbon, nicknamed the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Stroll through its Remarkable French-style Gardens, discover the caves and the PréhistoZen trail. A real journey through time!
Built in the 15th century on a rocky outcrop, the fortified castle was transformed into a pleasure residence in the XNUMXth century by the Marquis Jean-Louis de Courbon.
Its magnificent French gardens offer you a timeless moment of relaxation in an exceptional environment.

Go for more than 3 hours of instructive and fun visit:
– Guided tour of the inhabited and fully furnished castle. Not to be missed: the cabinet of paintings on wood and the sumptuous French gardens.

– Free visit of the French gardens, the PréhistoZen trail, the prehistoric caves, the prehistory museum, the permanent exhibition on the stilting of gardens. Access to the old games.

Also discover “Castle Game”: indoor and outdoor escape games for a unique experience.
We speak: German, English, Spanish, French

Activities on site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Rankings & Labels

  • Michelin
  • Indoor
  • Recommended in bad weather
  • Outdoor experiences
  • Tourism Quality ™
  • Accueil Vélo Label
  • The Flow Vélo
  • Treasures of the Charentes

Location details

  • River or river within 300 m
  • River or river view
  • In forest
  • In the countryside
  • At the water's edge
  • Village at -2 km

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony
  • Castle of

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 180 min.

Customers

  • School groups welcome
  • Special family with children
  • Special rate for large families
  • Groups welcome
  • Special children
  • Business / incentive groups welcome
  • Special rate for students
Maximum group size: 100 people

Language(s) of the visit

English French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

From 01/02 to 30/09/2025, daily from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Open Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m.

From 01/10/2025 to 30/04/2026, every day.
Opening hours 10 AM - 00 PM 12 PM - 00 PM

Pricing

Garden prices (self-guided visit):
Adults and young people/students: €10,00 from 01/10 to 30/04 and €12,00 from 01/05 to 30/09.
Children: 7,00 €
Includes gardens, museum, caves, exhibitions, ancient games (all year) and PréhistoZen in addition from 01/05 to 30/09

Guided tour price: €15
Includes visit of the interior of the castle, the gardens, the exhibitions, the old games and the PréhistoZen trail from 01/05 to 30/09
Free for children under: 6 years old

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Online payment

Services

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Bar
  • Picnic area.
  • Show room

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Room rental for event
  • Boutique
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Restaurant
  • Guided tours

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessibility

SERVICES

  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Wheelchair access requires assistance

Hearing impairment

A castle visit booklet is available on request.

Physical disability

The castle floor is not accessible with a wheelchair. One of the doors being narrower, a room can be difficult to access on the ground floor.
The old games room and the exhibition are accessible by a ramp at the foot of a castle tower.

Mental handicap

Adapted vocabulary

Linked offers

On the spot…

Address

Rue de la belle au bois dormant
17250 Saint-Porchaire
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