Is the château of Rochefort-en-Yvelines in ruins?

Yes, only remnants survive, including a levelled keep and sections of curtain wall, as the later residence has disappeared.

Who built the château of Rochefort-en-Yvelines?

The first feudal castle was reportedly built in the late 11th century by Gui I of Rochefort, of the Montlhéry family.

Can visitors go inside the château?

Available facts do not clarify indoor visiting conditions, as the site mainly consists of outdoor ruins.

Is the château listed as a historic monument?

The Louis XIII building and the tower ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1931.

Château de Rochefort-en-Yvelines

Rochefort-en-Yvelines Castle

Rochefort-en-Yvelines

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Where: Rochefort-en-Yvelines

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Château de Rochefort-en-Yvelines stands in Rochefort-en-Yvelines (Yvelines), in the Île-de-France region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century, first quarter of the 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the village, the ruins of the château of Rochefort-en-Yvelines bear witness to a medieval stronghold now largely in ruins. Founded in the late 11th century by the Montlhéry family, the site went through several rebuildings before being heavily demolished during the Wars of Religion. Visitors today find a levelled keep, irregular stretches of curtain wall, and traces of an early fortified village, in a setting overtaken by wild vegetation.

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What to know

The site is visited outdoors, through ruins partly cleared of vegetation.
Access involves a sloping path up to the rocky spur, with a notable height difference from the village below.
Only the Louis XIII building and the tower ruins are protected as a historic monument.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-18:00
Tuesday	09:00-18:00
Wednesday	09:00-18:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-18:00
Friday	09:00-18:00
Saturday	09:00-18:00
Sunday	09:00-18:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Rochefort-en-Yvelines · Yvelines · Île-de-France

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Address

1 Rte de la Bâte, 78730 Rochefort-en-Yvelines

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00087589
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century, first quarter of the 19th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château of Rochefort-en-Yvelines in ruins?: Yes, only remnants survive, including a levelled keep and sections of curtain wall, as the later residence has disappeared.
Who built the château of Rochefort-en-Yvelines?: The first feudal castle was reportedly built in the late 11th century by Gui I of Rochefort, of the Montlhéry family.
Can visitors go inside the château?: Available facts do not clarify indoor visiting conditions, as the site mainly consists of outdoor ruins.
Is the château listed as a historic monument?: The Louis XIII building and the tower ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1931.