Can you visit the château de Rochebonne?

The site welcomes visitors during cultural events and exhibitions, though no opening hours or admission fees are given in the verified information.

How old is the château de Rochebonne?

Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, with a reconstruction in the 14th century and major alterations in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Who built the château's classical facade?

The alterations that gave the château its classical facade are credited to the Châteauneuf de Rochebonne family, mainly in the 17th century.

Is the château de Rochebonne a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed in its entirety as a historic monument by a decree of 17 October 2023.

Where is the château de Rochebonne located?

It stands in Theizé, a village in the Beaujolais region, in the Rhône department near Lyon.

Château de Rochebonne

Rochebonne Castle

Theizé

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Château de Rochebonne stands in Theizé (Rhône), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In the golden stone village of Theizé, in the heart of the Beaujolais region, the château de Rochebonne presents its classical facade behind a medieval main building flanked by two round towers. Owned by the municipality, the building bears the marks of eight centuries of alterations, from its fortified origins in the 12th and 13th centuries to the refined additions made by the marquis de Rochebonne under Louis XIV. Visitors come today for its layered architecture and for the cultural events held on site, including exhibitions and performances.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 17 October 2023, protecting the whole building along with its outbuildings and terraces.
No opening hours or admission prices are given in the verified information.
The site hosts occasional cultural events, music and theatre festivals and exhibitions, which shape the experience of a visit.
The château stands on a hilltop in the village of Theizé, in the Rhône department, close to Lyon.

Where this château is

Theizé · Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

1 impasse du Château, 69620 Theizé

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Château phone number

+33 4 74 71 22 27

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00118079
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Rochebonne?: The site welcomes visitors during cultural events and exhibitions, though no opening hours or admission fees are given in the verified information.
How old is the château de Rochebonne?: Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, with a reconstruction in the 14th century and major alterations in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Who built the château's classical facade?: The alterations that gave the château its classical facade are credited to the Châteauneuf de Rochebonne family, mainly in the 17th century.
Is the château de Rochebonne a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed in its entirety as a historic monument by a decree of 17 October 2023.
Where is the château de Rochebonne located?: It stands in Theizé, a village in the Beaujolais region, in the Rhône department near Lyon.