Site/monument
in SAINT-PORCHAIRE

Château de La Roche Courbon

Built in the 15th century on a rocky outcrop, in the middle of a thousand-year-old forest, the castle, the jewel of Saintonge, was transformed into a pleasure residence in the 17th century. by the Marquis J.-L.de Courbon.
Discover a place inhabited, furnished from the period and named by Pierre Loti Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant. To see: a cabinet of paintings on wood (1662)
Exclusively guided tour: 45 minutes (castle closed on Thursdays, from September 15 to April 30).
Walk in the partly restored French gardens on stilts, Préhistozen trail (from May 1 to September 30) with access to the caves in the natural setting of the Bruant glacial valley, Prehistory museum, old wooden games, exhibition on the history of the gardens.
Escape game: the Marquis' Room, the Tower of Time and the Hideout. Try to solve the puzzles in less than 60 minutes! Or go on an adventure with your family with the treasure hunt: "the Ladybugs"
We speak: French, English

Rankings & Labels

  • Private museum
  • Listed historical sites and monuments
  • Remarkable Garden

Themes:

  • Prehistory

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min.
Minimum group size: 15 people
Minimum group size: 40 people

Language(s) of the visit

French, English

Admission fees

Payment methods

  • Payment cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Cash

Services

Equipments

  • Accessible by stroller
  • Picnic area.
  • Coach parking
  • Catering
  • Meeting room (s)

Services

  • Shop
  • Playground

Document(s) to download:

Address

Rue de la Belle au Bois Dormant
La Roche Courbon
17250 SAINT-PORCHAIRE
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