Is the château de la Roche accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the site is fully accessible and has disabled parking spaces.

Can I bring my dog to the château de la Roche?

No, dogs are not allowed on site.

How long does a visit to the château de la Roche take?

The visit takes about 50 minutes.

Why is the château de la Roche located on an island?

When the Villerest dam was filled with water in 1984, the château was the only building left standing above the water, leaving it on an island.

Château de la Roche

Roche Castle

Saint-Priest-la-Roche

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €8
Reduced: €6

Free for under 6 years old and Pass pro Loire

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Prices checked at the source on November 5, 2026

Visit duration: 50 min
Where: Saint-Priest-la-Roche

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Château de la Roche stands in Saint-Priest-la-Roche (Loire), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

Once perched on a rocky outcrop above the Loire, the château de la Roche now stands on an island, the only building spared when the Villerest dam was filled in 1984. First recorded in 1260 as a watch and toll post for the county of Forez, it was restored in neo-gothic style in the early twentieth century after suffering repeated flood damage. A visit reveals this reworked fortress, rescued first from ruin and later from submersion, set in an unusual riverside landscape.

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What to know

The visit lasts around 50 minutes.
The site is fully accessible, including for visitors with reduced mobility.
On-site parking is available for cars, bicycles, coaches and disabled visitors.
Dogs are not allowed.
The adult admission fee is 8 euros.

Practical information

Opening hours

From 6 July to 31 August; September; October and November: tous les week-ends et les 11, 12, 13 novembre : 10h00-12h30, 14h00-18h30

Prices

Adult: €8
Reduced: €6

Free for under 6 years old and Pass pro Loire

Visit duration: 50 min
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: On site: car, bicycle, coach and disabled parking

Château de la Roche is equipped with a stairlift and a lift giving access to all levels. A wheelchair is available at the reception desk. There are numerous seating areas along the route. Please note: narrow passage between 2 rooms measuring 0.77 m

Where this château is

Saint-Priest-la-Roche · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Saint-Priest-la-Roche, Loire

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Château phone number

+33477649768

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Château de la Roche: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €8. Reduced: €6. Free for: under 6 years old and Pass pro Loire.
Is the château de la Roche accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the site is fully accessible and has disabled parking spaces.
Can I bring my dog to the château de la Roche?: No, dogs are not allowed on site.
How long does a visit to the château de la Roche take?: The visit takes about 50 minutes.
Why is the château de la Roche located on an island?: When the Villerest dam was filled with water in 1984, the château was the only building left standing above the water, leaving it on an island.

Information verified on November 5, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website