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Historic site and monument à Saint-Porchaire

Château de la Roche Courbon

Address

Rue de la belle au bois dormant
17250 Saint-Porchaire

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About

Discover the Château de la Roche Courbon, nicknamed the castle of Sleeping Beauty. Stroll through its Remarkable French Gardens, explore the caves and the PréhistoZen course. 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 to the French gardens, the PréhistoZen course, the prehistoric caves, the museum of prehistory, the permanent exhibition on the putting on stilts of the gardens. Access to old games.

Also discover “Castle Game”: indoor and outdoor escape games for a unique experience.

COVID 19 special provisions :
Sanitary measures are in place to combat the spread of Covid-19:
- reception with floor markings
- hydroalcoholic gel is available to visitors on the counter
- possibility of payment by credit card without contact.
- the reception agent is protected with a mask and a plexiglass plate.
- the outside toilets are equipped with sink, soap and paper towel.

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We speak: German, English, Spanish

Ranking & labels

  • Tourism Quality ™

Location details

  • In forest
  • Village at -2 km
  • River or river view
  • In the countryside
  • River or river within 300 m

Opening

In order to view the different information, you can use the navigation arrows placed to the right of the table

Opening hours from May 01 to September 30, 2023
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
SATURDAY Open from 10 a.m. to 14 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
Opening hours from October 01 to December 20, 2023
Monday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Tuesday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Wednesday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Thursday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Friday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
SATURDAY Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Sunday Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.

Exceptional closure(s): January 01, 2023, December 25, 2023

Pricing

Pricing Min. Max.
Full price
13 $ -
Reduced price

9.5 $ -
Kids
6 $ -

Garden prices (self-guided visit):
Adults and young people/students: €7,50 from 01/10 to 30/04 and €9 from 01/05 to 30/09.
Children: 6 €
Includes gardens, museum, caves, exhibitions, ancient games (all year) and PréhistoZen in addition from 01/05 to 30/09

Free for less than 6 years.

Payment method

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

Services

Equipments

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

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Room rentals
  • Shop
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Food
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Home animals

Pets are not accepted.

Accessibility

  • Adapted benefits for mental impairment
  • Wheelchair accessible with 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

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