Rochechouart Castle
Description
Constructed on a rocky promontory, this 13th and 15th century fortress was renovated in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Renaissance courtyard is bordered with an arched gallery and spiral columns. Inside the castle, you can see rare examples of 16th century frescoes. The first one depicts hunting scenes, and the second depicts certain episodes in the life of Heracles. Today, the castle houses the Departmental Museum of Contemporary Art.
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87600 ROCHECHOUART
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Informations
Open from 1st March - 30th September : Every day except Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 6.00pm
Open from 1st October - 15th December : Every day except Tuesday from 10.00am - 12.30pm and 2.00 - 5.00pm
Entrance fees: Standard - 4.60€; reduced - 3€; under 18s - free
Free entry on the first Sunday of the month (except July and August with a guided tour at 3.30pm
Guided tours for groups by reservation on 00 33 (0)5 55 03 77 77
Contact
Tel: 05 55 03 77 77
Email: contact.musee@cg87.fr
Url: www.ville-rochechouart.fr
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