Castle of La Roche Courbon

Discover the castle of La Roche Courbon, also named the castle of the sleeping beauty. Walk through the formal gardens rated Jardins Remarquables, walk down to the caves and PréhistoZen. A true journey back in time ! Built in the 15th century on a rocky spur, in the 17th century this fortified castle was converted into a comfortable dwelling. An elegant balcony propped up by arcades adorns the facade; from the Renaissance terrace a staircase with two landings leads to splendid French-style gardens: an orchard, a flower garden, geometrical parterres and lawns encase a watercourse; they yield a magnificent perspective framed by an ancient forest. Inside: a wood painting room, a vaulted guardroom. Handsome furniture. In the 15th-century donjon, a prehistory museum presenting discoveries made on the site and its surroundings.