How old is the château de la Roche-Courbon?

The buildings date from the 15th century.

Is the château protected as a historic monument?

Yes, the whole estate, buildings, terraces, moats and gardens, has been a listed historic monument since 1946, following a partial listing in 1924.

How long does a visit take?

Around three hours to see the château and gardens.

Are the gardens notable?

They hold the jardin remarquable label, awarded in 2004.

Château de la Roche Courbon

Saint-Porchaire

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Visit duration: 180 min
Where: Saint-Porchaire

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Château de la Roche-Courbon stands in Saint-Porchaire (Charente-Maritime), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Saint-Porchaire, in the Charente-Maritime department, the château de la Roche-Courbon stands with its 15th-century buildings above moats and terraced grounds. A visit combines the old architecture with well-regarded gardens, whose layout and vistas reward a leisurely pace. Plan on about three hours to take in the whole site.

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What to know

A full visit of the château and gardens takes about three hours.
The whole site, buildings, terraces, moats and gardens, is a listed historic monument.
The gardens hold the jardin remarquable label.
No details on opening times, admission fees or accessibility are given here, so it is worth checking before setting off.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 1er mai au 30 septembre: 10h00-19h00 (sauf le samedi : 10h00-14h00)
du 1er octobre au 30 avril: 10h00-12h00, 14h00-18h00

Annual closures : 25 December; 1 January; from 5 to 31 January 2026; Sunday mornings in winter; every Saturday from 3pm from May to September

Visit duration: 180 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

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Child-friendly

Where this château is

Saint-Porchaire · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Château de La Roche, 6 Rue de la Belle au Bois Dormant, Courbon, 17250 Saint-Porchaire

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Château phone number

+33 5 46 95 60 10

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00105221
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de la Roche-Courbon?: The buildings date from the 15th century.
Is the château protected as a historic monument?: Yes, the whole estate, buildings, terraces, moats and gardens, has been a listed historic monument since 1946, following a partial listing in 1924.
How long does a visit take?: Around three hours to see the château and gardens.
Are the gardens notable?: They hold the jardin remarquable label, awarded in 2004.