How old is the château de La Rochefoucauld?

Its keep dates from the 11th century, while most of the current building was constructed around 1520 in Renaissance style.

Can visitors go inside the château?

Yes, the interior can be visited, including the gallery courtyard and the keep, though some rooms were altered in the 19th century.

Is the château still owned by the La Rochefoucauld family?

The available information does not confirm current ownership, though the family has held it since its origins.

Is the château a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been fully listed as a historic monument since 1955, along with its park and walled garden.

Which days is the château open?

The château is open every day of the week.

Château de La Rochefoucauld

Rochefoucauld Castle

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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Château de La Rochefoucauld stands in La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, second quarter of the 16th century, first half of the 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At La Rochefoucauld, on a rock overlooking the Tardoire river, an 11th-century keep formed the base for a Renaissance residence built from 1520 onward by François II de La Rochefoucauld. The inner courtyard is notable for its galleries stacked on three levels, a layout drawn from Italian palace design and unusual in France. The visit runs from the 17th-century entrance pavilion through the old fortified gatehouse to a terrace overlooking the town, passing a formal garden with a marble basin brought from the château of Gaillon.

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What to know

The château is open every day of the week.
Access is from the plateau side, through the early 17th-century entrance pavilion, rather than from the lower town.
The visit takes in the courtyard with its stacked galleries, the medieval keep and a terrace above the Tardoire river.
Some interior rooms, restored in the 19th century, have lost much of their original decoration.
The whole property, including the walled garden and the park, is a listed historic monument.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	10:00-19:00
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00-19:00
Thursday	10:00-19:00
Friday	10:00-19:00
Saturday	10:00-19:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-19:00

Annual closures : 25 December; 1 January

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Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16110 La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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Château phone number

+33 5 45 63 52 71

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00104467
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century, second quarter of the 16th century, first half of the 18th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de La Rochefoucauld?: Its keep dates from the 11th century, while most of the current building was constructed around 1520 in Renaissance style.
Can visitors go inside the château?: Yes, the interior can be visited, including the gallery courtyard and the keep, though some rooms were altered in the 19th century.
Is the château still owned by the La Rochefoucauld family?: The available information does not confirm current ownership, though the family has held it since its origins.
Is the château a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been fully listed as a historic monument since 1955, along with its park and walled garden.
Which days is the château open?: The château is open every day of the week.