Can you visit Château-Rocher freely?

The ruined site can be approached freely, but no verified information specifies opening hours.

How old is Château-Rocher?

The first stronghold dates from the late 11th century, built on an earlier castle mound, with expansions continuing until the 15th century.

Why was Château-Rocher built there?

It overlooked the Sioule valley and guarded the strategic crossing at the Menat bridge.

Is the castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

No verified information confirms suitable accessibility, and the steep terrain suggests a difficult approach.

Château Rocher

Saint-Rémy-de-Blot

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Where: Saint-Rémy-de-Blot

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Château-Rocher stands in Saint-Rémy-de-Blot (Puy-de-Dôme), in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 13th century, 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a rocky spur above the Sioule river, Château-Rocher has watched over the Menat bridge crossing since the 11th century. Now a medieval ruin, the site still shows its three-stage defensive approach, with towers and an outer wall pierced by a barbican. Held by the lords of Blot and later the Chauvigny family, it was fought over during the Hundred Years' War before being gradually abandoned for an easier residence nearby.

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What to know

The site, a listed historic monument, now consists of ruins that have been consolidated since the 1960s.
Visiting involves climbing up to the rocky spur over uneven ground, which is not suited to reduced mobility.
No opening hours or admission fees could be verified for this listing.
The castle overlooks the Sioule river in an isolated natural setting in the Puy-de-Dôme area.

Where this château is

Saint-Rémy-de-Blot · Puy-de-Dôme · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Address

Château de Blot-le-Rocher, 63440 Saint-Rémy-de-Blot

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Château phone number

+33 4 73 85 52 53

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00092385
Period of construction: 11th century, 13th century, 15th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit Château-Rocher freely?: The ruined site can be approached freely, but no verified information specifies opening hours.
How old is Château-Rocher?: The first stronghold dates from the late 11th century, built on an earlier castle mound, with expansions continuing until the 15th century.
Why was Château-Rocher built there?: It overlooked the Sioule valley and guarded the strategic crossing at the Menat bridge.
Is the castle accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: No verified information confirms suitable accessibility, and the steep terrain suggests a difficult approach.