Château de la Roque

To make a day of it

Château de la Roque stands in Terre-de-Bancalié (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 31, 2026.

The château de la Roque stands on a rocky spur 477 metres high, overlooking the Dadou valley in the commune of Terre-de-Bancalié, in the Tarn department. Of origins said to date back to the Carolingian era, what survives today is a massive square tower from the 11th-12th centuries along with sections of later fortified walls. Once held by a junior branch of the lords of Castres, the site now appears as a set of ruins cared for by volunteers.

Written from Château de la Roque (Terre-de-Bancalié)

What to know

• The site sits on a rocky spur, so reaching it involves a walk with some elevation gain.
• The visit mainly consists of ruins, a square tower and wall sections, not a furnished restored interior.
• The site is maintained by a volunteer association that runs work sessions and events.
• No opening hours or admission fees are given here, so it is worth checking with the association beforehand.

Practical information

Visit duration

90 min

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

Where this château is

Terre-de-Bancalié · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

Terre-de-Bancalié, Tarn

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

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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In pictures

Frequently asked

Château de la Roque: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: €4. Free for: enfant moins de 3 ans gratuit.

Where is the château de la Roque located?

It stands in the commune of Terre-de-Bancalié, in the Tarn department, on a rocky spur above the Dadou valley.

What remains of the château de la Roque?

A 15-metre-high square tower from the 11th-12th centuries survives, along with sections of fortified walls from the 12th-13th centuries.

Can the château de la Roque be visited freely?

A volunteer association looks after the site through work sessions and events, so it is best to check the access conditions beforehand.

What is the history of the château de la Roque?

Its origins are said to go back to the Carolingian era; it was the seat of the Arifadès lordship before being sold in the late 15th or early 16th century.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q97841538
• Official website

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