Can you visit the château de Rochefort?

No verified opening hours or admission fees exist; the ruined building is privately owned.

How old is the château de Rochefort?

The stronghold is thought to date from the 13th century, with a residential wing added in the 15th century.

What remains of the château de Rochefort today?

A circular keep, a buttressed watchtower, a gateway, mullioned windows and a carved door.

Is the château de Rochefort a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since an order dated 13 February 1928.

Château de Rochefort

Rochefort Castle

Besson

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Besson

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de Rochefort stands in Besson (Allier), 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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Besson, in the Allier department, the château de Rochefort stands in ruins not far from the château de Ris. What remains of the medieval stronghold is a circular keep with a buttressed watchtower topped by a small turret, parts dating back to the 13th century, along with a 15th century residential wing. An old gateway, mullioned windows and a carved door still bear witness to its past.

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What to know

The château is now in ruins, which limits any visit to the exterior of the structure.
The building is privately owned and has been listed as a historic monument since 1928.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours or admission fees.
The site lies close to the château de Ris, across the D 533 road, making it possible to combine both stops.

Where this château is

Besson · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Unnamed Road,03210, Besson

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00092999
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Rochefort?: No verified opening hours or admission fees exist; the ruined building is privately owned.
How old is the château de Rochefort?: The stronghold is thought to date from the 13th century, with a residential wing added in the 15th century.
What remains of the château de Rochefort today?: A circular keep, a buttressed watchtower, a gateway, mullioned windows and a carved door.
Is the château de Rochefort a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since an order dated 13 February 1928.