Castle of La Roche-Guyon

To make a day of it

Château de La Roche-Guyon stands in La Roche-Guyon (Val-d'Oise), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument. Adult admission costs 9.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set against the Vexin hillside above the Seine, this castle combines a medieval fortress carved into the cliff with an 18th-century residence built at its foot. The circular keep, raised in the 12th century by Guy de La Roche, still dominates the site, while the reception rooms and kitchen garden reflect the later work of the La Rochefoucauld family. A staircase cut through the rock links the two parts of the estate. Since 2010, contemporary artworks, including columns by Daniel Buren, have been placed among the old stonework.

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What to know

• The adult admission fee is 9.50 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed on the premises.
• A public car park is located at the entrance to the village.
• The site includes both the upper ruins of the keep and the lower château with its gardens.
• The monument has been a listed historic site since 1862 for the keep and since 1943 for the château and its outbuildings.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

Communal car park at the entrance to the village.

Where this château is

La Roche-Guyon · Val-d'Oise · Île-de-France

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Address

La Roche-Guyon, Val-d'Oise

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00080181

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Frequently asked

Castle of La Roche-Guyon: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €9.50. Child: €6. Free for: children under 6, people with disabilities.

Where is the château de La Roche-Guyon located?

It stands in the Val-d'Oise department, in the village of La Roche-Guyon, on the banks of the Seine near Normandy.

Can visitors see the ruined keep?

The keep forms part of the listed monument, and a staircase cut into the rock connects the lower château to this upper fortress.

Is the château still owned by a family?

The estate has long been linked to the La Rochefoucauld family, though it is now managed by a public body bringing together several local authorities.

Are dogs allowed?

No, dogs are not permitted on the site.

Where can visitors park?

A public car park is located at the entrance to the village of La Roche-Guyon.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1230965
• Mérimée PA00080181
• Official website

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