Live a real immersion in the heart of the remains of a castle in Haute-Loire, 1 hour from Lyon and 30 minutes from Saint-Etienne. A place of preservation of heritage and natural species, timeless, reveals all its secrets...
Among the first castles of the Loire, it is a precious witness of the defensive architecture of the Middle Ages: battlements, ramparts, loopholes and 3 towers, the highest of which (25 meters) can be visited.
Two museums as well as a course of 12 explanatory panels in the castle, will guide you in the footsteps of the lords of Rochebaron who occupied it from the XNUMXth and until the XNUMXth century!
Also discover the castle's aviary, which offers the possibility of observing around twenty birds of prey in free flight (eagles, owls, owls, falcons, buzzards, kites) from April to the end of October.
Château open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and every day during school holidays zone A except for the Christmas holidays. Please note, during show hours, it is not possible to only visit the castle.
Access to the castle is via a footpath. Plan a 20/25 minute walk. Remember to equip yourself with good shoes and take water in summer. A small bar offers drinks at the castle. The path is paved on 3/4 and allows access to strollers.
*** In the event of real health problems causing difficulty in walking, remember to call us before going up to 04 71 61 80 44 and thus facilitate your access ***
Two museums as well as a course of 12 explanatory panels in the castle, will guide you in the footsteps of the lords of Rochebaron who occupied it from the XNUMXth and until the XNUMXth century!
Also discover the castle's aviary, which offers the possibility of observing around twenty birds of prey in free flight (eagles, owls, owls, falcons, buzzards, kites) from April to the end of October.
Château open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and every day during school holidays zone A except for the Christmas holidays. Please note, during show hours, it is not possible to only visit the castle.
Access to the castle is via a footpath. Plan a 20/25 minute walk. Remember to equip yourself with good shoes and take water in summer. A small bar offers drinks at the castle. The path is paved on 3/4 and allows access to strollers.
*** In the event of real health problems causing difficulty in walking, remember to call us before going up to 04 71 61 80 44 and thus facilitate your access ***
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Medieval castle dating from the XNUMXth century, offering stunning views of the Loire Valley
Tips and SuggestionsAn aviary is present at the castle and offers the possibility of admiring the birds of prey in their aviaries all year round and of attending free flight demonstrations from April to October.
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Access to the castle is via a footpath (1 km and 150 meters of elevation).
It is important to bring good shoes to climb up to the Castle
The strollers go up without problem on a paved path on the 3/4.
In case of real difficulty walking, do not hesitate to call us before getting on and we will facilitate your access.
It is important to bring good shoes to climb up to the Castle
The strollers go up without problem on a paved path on the 3/4.
In case of real difficulty walking, do not hesitate to call us before getting on and we will facilitate your access.
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Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2024
- 01/11/2024
- 11/11/2024
- 25/12/2024
Prices
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full price | 6 € | 10 € |
| Reduced price | 4 € | 8 € |
| Adult | 10 € | - |
| Adolescent | 10 € | - |
| Kids | 6 € | - |
| Student fee | 8 € | - |
| Jobseeker | 8 € | - |
| Disabled | 4 € | 8 € |
| Adult group | 8 € | - |
| Children group | 4 € | - |
| Full price | 4 € | 6 € |
| Reduced price | 2 € | 4 € |
| Adult | 4 € | 6 € |
| Adolescent | 2 € | 4 € |
| Kids | 2 € | 4 € |
| Student fee | 4 € | - |
| Jobseeker | 4 € | - |
| Disabled | 4 € | - |
| Adult group | 4 € | - |
| Children group | 3 € | - |
Payment by credit card from the Easter holidays. Reduced rates apply to residents of the municipality.
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