Château de Rochebrune

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Château de Rochebrune stands in Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère (Cantal), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 15th century, 18th century). Adult admission costs 10 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère, in the Cantal department, the château de Rochebrune stands as a medieval fortress above terraced gardens, a rare feature in this part of France. Its square tower dates back to the 12th century, while most of the building was raised in the first half of the 15th century, with interior work added in the 18th century. A guided tour leads through kitchens carved into the rock, the knights' hall with its large fireplace, and an art gallery set under the roof.

What to know

• The château can only be visited by phone reservation, except in July and August when it is open every afternoon.
• The adult admission fee is 10 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed on site.
• Parking is available in a private car park at the bottom of the path leading to the château, with a second car park at the top reserved for vehicles accompanying a disabled visitor.
• The château is listed as a historic monument, including its terraced gardens and interior decor.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

Private car park at the bottom of the path leading to the château; car park at the top of the path for vehicles accompanying a disabled person

Vehicles accompanying a disabled person may park at the top of the path, in the car park on the right before the entrance gate to the château

Where this château is

Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère · Cantal · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Château de Rochebrune, 15260 Neuvéglise-sur-Truyère

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 30 01 94 63

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00093569

Period of construction

first half of the 15th century, 18th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q22935518
• Mérimée PA00093569
• Official website

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