Is the château de la Rongère open to the public?

The park and grounds can be visited, with an entrance fee of 5 euros per adult.

Does a family still own the château de la Rongère?

Yes, the estate has remained in the same lineage since the Middle Ages, now represented by the de Chavagnac family.

What can be seen in the garden of the château de la Rongère?

The listed garden includes Le Nôtre-inspired plots, a hornbeam maze, a kitchen garden and a 17th-century orangery.

How old is the château de la Rongère?

The present building dates from the 16th century, with wings added under Louis XIII, Louis XIV and Louis XV.

Château de la Rongère

Rongère Castle

La Roche-Neuville

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Child: €2.50

Free for children under 12

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Where: La Roche-Neuville

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Château de la Rongère stands in La Roche-Neuville (Mayenne), in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Rongère overlooks the Mayenne valley on a site once occupied by a medieval stronghold, of which an earthen mound still remains. The present building was raised in three successive stages under Louis XIII, Louis XIV and Louis XV, and has stayed in the hands of the same family for centuries. Visitors come mainly for the classified garden, laid out on Le Nôtre's principles, with its four square plots, a hornbeam maze and a walled kitchen garden.

What to know

The entrance fee is 5 euros per adult.
The park has been listed as a historic monument since 1991.
The visit mainly takes place outdoors, through the garden and the main courtyard.
An avenue of ash trees links the village of Saint-Sulpice to the château's garden.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 1 June to 30 September: 13h00-19h00, tous les jours sauf le mardi

Annual closures : Tuesday (from 1 June to 30 September)

Prices

Adult: €5
Child: €2.50

Free for children under 12

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

Where this château is

La Roche-Neuville · Mayenne · Pays de la Loire

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Address

Le Bourg, 53360 La Roche-Neuville

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00109647
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

Frequently asked

Château de la Rongère: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Child: €2.50. Free for: children under 12.
Is the château de la Rongère open to the public?: The park and grounds can be visited, with an entrance fee of 5 euros per adult.
Does a family still own the château de la Rongère?: Yes, the estate has remained in the same lineage since the Middle Ages, now represented by the de Chavagnac family.
What can be seen in the garden of the château de la Rongère?: The listed garden includes Le Nôtre-inspired plots, a hornbeam maze, a kitchen garden and a 17th-century orangery.
How old is the château de la Rongère?: The present building dates from the 16th century, with wings added under Louis XIII, Louis XIV and Louis XV.