Historic site and monument
in Saint Paulien

Château de la Rochelambert

The origin of the castle dates back to the 11th century, carved into a basalt cliff, La Rochelambert prepares the imagination for marvelous legends.
It is advisable to book the visit before.
Visits are limited to 10 people
The Château de la Rochelambert is hung on a basalt cliff, the remains of an ancient volcano. The castle houses a unique private collection of works of art: Romanesque and Gothic sculptures, tapestries, paintings and furniture from the 1562th to the XNUMXth century. On the site of the oldest traces of human presence in Europe, then continuously occupied since the Neolithic era, the La Rochelambert family settled from the XNUMXth century. The castle was burned down by the Huguenots of Sieur de Blacon in XNUMX. Rebuilt by the Marquis François de La Rochelambert and his wife Hélène de Lestrange during the Renaissance period, it was to welcome George Sand for a few hours in the XNUMXth century.
This castle charms, it is undeniable. It prepares the imagination for marvelous legends and chronicles full of chivalrous adventures. La Rochelambert is the castle of the princess of the tales of Perrault. Sleeping Beauty, just this evocation is enough to revive our childhood imagination.
Guided tour at 14 p.m., 15 p.m., 16 p.m., 17 p.m. (weekly closing on Mondays outside school holidays)
Further information) :
group welcome from 15 pers.
Tips and Suggestions

Motorhome area 1 km away.

We speak French

Themes:

  • Historical patrimony
  • Castle of

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 45 min.
Minimum age required: 60 year(s)
Minimum group size: 8 person(s)
Minimum group size: 25 people

Customers

Suitable for: Reception of summer camps, Reception of school groups, Special family with children

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Individual visit services

  • Permanent individual guided tours
  • Guided individual tours on request

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2024
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
from May 01 to September 30:
guided tours at 14 p.m., 15 p.m., 16 p.m. and 17 p.m.
closed Monday
from October 01 to April 30:
guided tours at 14 p.m., 15 p.m., and 16 p.m.
closed Monday and Tuesday
booking is recommended

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 11/11/2024

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Full price
8 €-
Kids

6 €-
Adult group

7 €-
Only by reservation.
Possibility of visit in the morning.
Access to the castle is strictly prohibited without a ticket
Free for children under 5 years)

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card
  • Contactless payment

Services

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Private parking lot

Services

  • Mandatory reservation
  • Guided tours

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Linked offers

On the spot…

From 7 € / adult

Address

Marcilhac
43350 Saint-Paulien
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