Can you visit the inside of the Hôtel des Rohan in Soubise?

Since the building houses the town hall, interior access depends on administrative opening hours rather than a standard tourist visit.

Who had the building constructed?

Catherine de Parthenay, heiress of the Soubise seigneury, had it built in the early seventeenth century.

What architectural style does it represent?

It reflects the architecture of the reign of Louis XIII, seen in its facade, dormer windows and carved gateway.

Since when has it been a protected monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 8 December 1928.

Where exactly is this monument located?

It stands in the village of Soubise, in the Charente-Maritime department, opposite the church.

Ancienne seigneurie des Rohan

Soubise

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Soubise

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Ancienne seigneurie des Rohan stands in Soubise (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). No visits are on record for this building.

In Soubise, in the Charente-Maritime region, this mansion built in the early seventeenth century for Catherine de Parthenay still displays the facade and carved ornamentation typical of the Louis XIII style. Visitors can see a gateway topped with a decorated pediment, five stone dormer windows, and, inside, a stone staircase and fireplaces adorned with caryatids. Having served as a hospice and then a school, the building now houses the town hall.

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What to know

The building now serves as the Soubise town hall, so visits are generally limited to areas open during administrative hours.
The courtyard facade, the gateway and the two ground floor fireplaces are the elements protected as a historic monument.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1928.
No visiting hours or admission fees are given, so viewing mostly means looking at the courtyard and exterior.
It stands opposite the church of Soubise, in the centre of the village.

Where this château is

Soubise · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Soubise, Charente-Maritime

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00105273
Period of construction: 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Hôtel des Rohan in Soubise?: Since the building houses the town hall, interior access depends on administrative opening hours rather than a standard tourist visit.
Who had the building constructed?: Catherine de Parthenay, heiress of the Soubise seigneury, had it built in the early seventeenth century.
What architectural style does it represent?: It reflects the architecture of the reign of Louis XIII, seen in its facade, dormer windows and carved gateway.
Since when has it been a protected monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 8 December 1928.
Where exactly is this monument located?: It stands in the village of Soubise, in the Charente-Maritime department, opposite the church.