MichelinTourism qualityTreasures of Saintonges and Aunis
  • aerial view of the castle and the large piece of water
  • View of the castle from the flowery and colorful gardens depending on the season
  • Wooded living room equipped with 18th century furniture
  • Living room entirely decorated with mural painting on wooden panels
  • Reproduction of a landscaped interior around the fireplace, with four-poster beds
  • Typical Saintonge cuisine with its large fireplace and many brass instruments
  • 18th century vestibule with a grand staircase, its paintings and tapestries
  • View from the gardens of the large pond and monumental stone stairs in the background

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.

  • A description of the guided tour is available in different foreign languages.
    No guided tour of the castle on Thursdays from February to April and from October to December.

    Food

    Bar

    Picnic area.

    Show room

    Shop

    Groups

    until 100 people

    Average length of visit : 3h

  • Pricing

    Full price: € 13
    Reduced price: €9,50 (15-17 years old and students)
    Child (6-14 years old): € 6.
    Free for less than 6 years.
    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.

    Method(s) of payment accepted

    Cheque Bank / credit card Cash Vacation check Online payment

    Openings

    Site closed on Saturdays from 14 p.m. from May 1 to September 30 (privatization for weddings).
    From 01/02 to 21/03/2023
    Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Sunday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
    From 22/03 to 30/04/2023
    Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
    From 01/05 to 30/09/2023
    Open from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 16 p.m.
    From 01/10 to 20/12/2023
    Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
    From 01/01 to 31/01/2024
    Closed

    Pet Friendly

    No

    Spoken languages

    GermanEnglishSpanishFrançais

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17250 Saint-Porchaire

05 46 95 60 10
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