When was the fountain brought to Roche?

The fountain was transported from Sauveboeuf to Clairac on 12 June 1927, following the sale of the Aubas castle.

What makes this fountain distinctive?

It consists of three tiered basins, adorned with mythological sculptures: faun heads, winged sirens, and other elaborate Baroque motifs in high relief.

Is the entire castle open to visitors?

No, only the fountain in the grounds, classified as a historical monument, is officially protected and documented.

Fontaine du Château de Roche

Clairac

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Château de Roche stands in Clairac (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château de Roche overlooks the village of Clairac in Lot-et-Garonne. Built in the early seventeenth century, it shelters in its grounds a monumental fountain classified as a historical monument. This three-tiered basin fountain exemplifies Baroque sculptural work with its mythological figures and ornate stonework.

What to know

The castle is listed as a historical monument; the fountain in the grounds is the main element currently accessible to visitors.
The fountain displays Baroque signatures of its period: tiered basins, columns, figurines, and sophisticated mythological motifs.
It has had an eventful history, transported from Sauveboeuf to Clairac in 1927 during a property sale.
Sculptural details include faun heads in high relief and a central motif featuring a rocky outcrop flanked by winged sirens.

Where this château is

Clairac · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Roche, 47320 Clairac

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Château phone number

+33 6 73 32 87 96

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084091
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the fountain brought to Roche?: The fountain was transported from Sauveboeuf to Clairac on 12 June 1927, following the sale of the Aubas castle.
What makes this fountain distinctive?: It consists of three tiered basins, adorned with mythological sculptures: faun heads, winged sirens, and other elaborate Baroque motifs in high relief.
Is the entire castle open to visitors?: No, only the fountain in the grounds, classified as a historical monument, is officially protected and documented.