When was Laroquebrou castle built?

It dates back to the 13th century, when it controlled the road linking Quercy to the Limousin.

What remains of the castle today?

Facades, roofs and parts of the residence survive, but the square tower that once dominated the site was torn down in 1653.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 5 June 1972.

How much does it cost to visit Laroquebrou castle?

The adult admission fee is around one euro.

Is there a chapel to visit inside the castle?

No, the chapel dedicated to the Virgin that stood in the castle's tower was demolished in 1887.

Château de Laroque

Laroque Castle

Laroquebrou

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Château de Laroque stands in Laroquebrou (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 16th century). Adult admission costs 1 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above a bridge over the Cère river, Laroquebrou castle preserves the outline of a 13th-century medieval stronghold built to watch over the road toward Quercy and the Limousin. The site lost much of its original structure over time, including a square tower pulled down in 1653, but the surviving walls and remains still speak to its defensive purpose. The place also carries a religious history, since a chapel dedicated to the Virgin once stood inside that vanished tower.

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What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1972, protecting its facades, roofs and remaining structures.
Reaching the site involves a path climbing to the top of the rocky outcrop, with no indication of reduced-mobility access.
The entrance fee is minimal, around one euro per adult.
No original tower or chapel remains, both having disappeared in the 17th and 19th centuries.
No information is available regarding opening hours or the length of a visit.

Practical information

Opening hours

du 11/07 au 22/08/2026 tous les jours
intérieur accessible l'été dans le cadre d'expositions artistiques
abords accessibles toute l'année

Annual closures : closed the rest of the year (outside summer period) for the interior

Prices

Adult: €1.00
Child: Free

Free for free for under 18s

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

Where this château is

Laroquebrou · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

4 Pl. du Merle, 15150 Laroquebrou

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Château phone number

+33 4 71 46 00 48

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093526
Period of construction: 13th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

When was Laroquebrou castle built?: It dates back to the 13th century, when it controlled the road linking Quercy to the Limousin.
What remains of the castle today?: Facades, roofs and parts of the residence survive, but the square tower that once dominated the site was torn down in 1653.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since 5 June 1972.
How much does it cost to visit Laroquebrou castle?: The adult admission fee is around one euro.
Is there a chapel to visit inside the castle?: No, the chapel dedicated to the Virgin that stood in the castle's tower was demolished in 1887.