Château de La Roche-Maurice

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Château de La Roche-Maurice stands in La Roche-Maurice (Finistère), in the Bretagne region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Elorn valley, the ruins of La Roche-Maurice castle recall a border stronghold between the Léon and Cornouaille territories, held and rebuilt by the lords of Léon before passing to the Rohan family. Stormed in 1490 and later abandoned, it was apparently torn down on Henri IV's orders. The site, now managed by the Finistère departmental council, remains subject to ongoing archaeological digs.

What to know

• The site is visited as ruins, on uneven ground that calls for sturdy footwear and caution.
• The lower part of the building is open to visitors, while the keep and gatehouse remain closed due to ongoing archaeological excavations.
• The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 1926.
• No fixed guided-tour service is mentioned; a local association can be contacted for information.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

La Roche-Maurice · Finistère · Bretagne

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Address

6 Pl. du Château, 29800 La Roche-Maurice

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Château phone number

+33 2 98 20 43 57

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00090401

Period of construction

13th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de La Roche-Maurice free to visit?

No verified fee is available; the official site mentions free open access to the lower part, which should be confirmed on site.

Can visitors access the keep?

No, the keep and gatehouse are closed to the public due to ongoing archaeological excavations.

What is the history of the château de La Roche-Maurice?

Built in the 13th century by the Rohan family, viscounts of Léon, it was restored and expanded after 1420 before being stormed in 1490 and later abandoned.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The site consists of elevated ruins on uneven ground, meaning the visit requires a degree of physical effort.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q22926503
• Mérimée PA00090401
• Official website

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