How old is the château de Laroque?

Its oldest parts, including the keep and the chapel, date from the 11th century, with later alterations up to the 16th century.

Why is the keep shorter than it used to be?

It once stood nearly 36 metres tall before being shortened by order of Richelieu after the Rohan wars, and now reaches 27 metres.

Is the château de Laroque a listed monument?

It has been registered, not classified, as a historic monument since an order of 22 January 1979 covering the staircase, facades, roofs and chapel.

What else is there to see besides the keep?

A Romanesque castle chapel enlarged in the 14th century, a former watch turret converted into a sacristy, and a residence bearing the coat of arms of the La Roque family.

Château de Laroque (Hérault)

Laroque

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Château de Laroque stands in Laroque (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Overlooking the village of Laroque above the Hérault valley, this medieval fortress still bears witness to its former role as a watchtower. Its pentagonal keep, shortened by order of Richelieu following the Rohan wars, still rises to 27 metres. Visitors can also see a Romanesque castle chapel dating from the 11th century, enlarged in the 14th century, and a seigneurial residence bearing the carved coat of arms of the La Roque family.

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What to know

The site stands on a height above the village, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
The access staircase, facades, roofs and chapel have been listed as historic monuments since 1979.
The keep, shortened under Richelieu, still holds a listed bell dating from 1630 at its top.
No verified information on opening hours, prices or visit duration is available for this entry.

Where this château is

Laroque · Hérault · Occitanie

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2 Pl. du Château, 34190 Laroque

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00103469
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century

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How old is the château de Laroque?: Its oldest parts, including the keep and the chapel, date from the 11th century, with later alterations up to the 16th century.
Why is the keep shorter than it used to be?: It once stood nearly 36 metres tall before being shortened by order of Richelieu after the Rohan wars, and now reaches 27 metres.
Is the château de Laroque a listed monument?: It has been registered, not classified, as a historic monument since an order of 22 January 1979 covering the staircase, facades, roofs and chapel.
What else is there to see besides the keep?: A Romanesque castle chapel enlarged in the 14th century, a former watch turret converted into a sacristy, and a residence bearing the coat of arms of the La Roque family.