Is there an entrance fee for Rochebonne castle?

No, access to the site is free.

Can you visit the inside of the castle?

No, only open-air ruins remain, including a keep, wall sections and remnants of residential quarters, with no enclosed building to visit.

How do you reach the ruins from the parking area?

You need to walk about 250 metres downhill from the car park located on the D 478 road, near the viewpoint.

How old is Rochebonne castle?

It was likely built in the 11th century, with residential quarters added in the 15th century.

Is the site maintained?

Yes, the association 'Les Amis de Rochebonne' has organised restoration work on the ruins since 1980.

Château de Rochebonne

Rochebonne Castle

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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Where: Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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Château de Rochebonne stands in Saint-Martin-de-Valamas (Ardèche), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The ruins of the Rochebonne castle stand on a granite outcrop overlooking the upper Eyrieux valley, in the Boutières area of Ardèche. Likely built in the 11th century, this fortified castle fell into ruin by the 18th century, yet it still retains a keep pierced with arrow slits, the remains of 15th-century residential quarters and traces of fireplaces. The site, restored by a local association, can be visited freely after a walk through the woods below the road.

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What to know

Parking is located along the D 478 road, near the viewpoint platform.
From there, the ruins are reached after a roughly 250-metre walk downhill on uneven ground.
Access to the site is free of charge.
The site consists of open-air ruins, with no roofed building and no set opening hours.
Sturdy footwear is recommended given the slope and terrain.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: Free

Free for free access to the ruins for all; free guided tours every Friday morning in July, August and September

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Roadside parking (D 478) at the viewpoint platform; the ruins are about a 250 m walk downhill

Where this château is

Saint-Martin-de-Valamas · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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07310 Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Rochebonne castle?: No, access to the site is free.
Can you visit the inside of the castle?: No, only open-air ruins remain, including a keep, wall sections and remnants of residential quarters, with no enclosed building to visit.
How do you reach the ruins from the parking area?: You need to walk about 250 metres downhill from the car park located on the D 478 road, near the viewpoint.
How old is Rochebonne castle?: It was likely built in the 11th century, with residential quarters added in the 15th century.
Is the site maintained?: Yes, the association 'Les Amis de Rochebonne' has organised restoration work on the ruins since 1980.