Is Rochechouart castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?

Yes, the site offers total accessibility throughout.

What can be seen inside Rochechouart castle?

Visitors can see the hunting room with its 16th-century frescoes, the Hercules room, the twisted-column gallery in the courtyard, and the contemporary art museum housed in the building.

What is the admission fee for Rochechouart castle?

The adult admission fee is 4.60 euros.

Is parking available near Rochechouart castle?

Yes, a nearby car park accommodates both private cars and coaches.

How old is Rochechouart castle?

Its oldest parts, the keep and the gatehouse, date from the 13th century, while the rest of the building was reworked, notably in the 15th century.

Château de Rochechouart

Rochechouart Castle

Rochechouart

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Where: Rochechouart

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Château de Rochechouart stands in Rochechouart (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, limite 15th century 16th century). Adult admission costs 4.6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing above the meeting point of the Graine and Vayres rivers, Rochechouart castle retains a 13th-century keep and gatehouse, along with living quarters reworked during the Renaissance. Inside, visitors can see the hunting room with its early 16th-century polychrome frescoes, the Hercules room decorated with grisaille murals, and a courtyard gallery with twisted columns. Since 1985 the building has also housed the Haute-Vienne contemporary art museum, holding the Raoul Hausmann collection and works by artists such as Boltanski or Penone.

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What to know

The site is open seven days a week, according to current opening times.
The adult admission fee is 4.60 euros.
Accessibility is total, allowing a visit without mobility constraints.
A nearby car park takes both private cars and coaches.
The castle combines a medieval and Renaissance heritage tour with the contemporary art collections housed inside.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Thursday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Friday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Saturday	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00
Sunday (today)	10:00-12:30 · 13:30-18:00

from March 1st to December 15th

Annual closures : Monday, Tuesday

Prices

Adult: €4.60
Child: Free
Reduced: €3.00

Free for Under 18s, students in artistic fields, jobseekers/RSA recipients, recipients of disability allowance, teachers preparing an educational project, ICOM card, press, artists in the collection, lenders, people with disabilities

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Full visit accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: A nearby car park makes it easy for private vehicles and buses to park.

Lifts serving all floors, cane seats and wheelchairs, magnetic loop at the reception, brochure in F.A.L.C. language, parking space for people with disabilities nearby

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Child-friendly

Where this château is

Rochechouart · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Pl. du Château, 87600 Rochechouart

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

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Château phone number

+33 5 55 03 77 77

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00100428
Period of construction: 13th century, limite 15th century 16th century

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Frequently asked

Is Rochechouart castle accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?: Yes, the site offers total accessibility throughout.
What can be seen inside Rochechouart castle?: Visitors can see the hunting room with its 16th-century frescoes, the Hercules room, the twisted-column gallery in the courtyard, and the contemporary art museum housed in the building.
What is the admission fee for Rochechouart castle?: The adult admission fee is 4.60 euros.
Is parking available near Rochechouart castle?: Yes, a nearby car park accommodates both private cars and coaches.
How old is Rochechouart castle?: Its oldest parts, the keep and the gatehouse, date from the 13th century, while the rest of the building was reworked, notably in the 15th century.

Information verified on August 4, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website