La Roche-Guyon

An essential element of your visit to La Roche-Guyon, the castle of La Rochefoucauld, whose keep and castle are both classified as Historic Monuments, was built between the twelfth and eighteenth centuries. The remarkable building now houses most of the cultural events of the town and is visited from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and on weekends and public holidays from 10 am to 7 pm. A real journey through time, you will not miss any room and enjoy the outside to have a look at the vegetable garden of the castle. The Saint-Samson church is also listed in the Historic Monuments. It dates from before 1404. The Gothic-style building, however, is flanked by Renaissance-style finishes. The walk continues through the Town Hall and the covered market, both of which are also listed in the Historic Monuments. Farther on, the monumental fountain, also listed in the Historic Monuments, was built in 1742. Behind the castle still remain the casemates, dug during the Second World War. Today, the salt loft dates back to the 18th century. Further towards the cliffs, you will find boves, small cellars dug out of the rock and premise cave dwellings. You will be able to finish your walk by the road of the Crests which offers a unique point of view on the village and the valley of the Seine.

The surrounding nature invites you to hike. Pedestrian or mountain biker, the walk promises to be really beautiful in this natural site classified zone Natura 2000 where an arboretum, that of Roche, offers you an exceptional variety of trees.

Every Thursday of the Ascension, the big flea market is held at La Roche-Guyon. This is an opportunity for the hunters to find the old object that misses their collection.

The first weekend of May, the castle hosts Plantes, Plaisirs, Passions, a festival of plants that has existed for more than 20 years. In a colorful atmosphere and exquisite perfumes, come and discover plants of beauty.

On the 2nd Sunday of June, the local market is held in the market hall. Local products await you on the stalls for a unique and convivial tasting moment.

The first weekend of November, it is the amateur and confirmed oenologists who rush to La Roche-Guyon for its festival of wine. Tasting and rare cuvée are on the program.

The last weekend of November, the adventure market takes place in the stables of the castle. This is the opportunity to make your Christmas presents in a warm and friendly atmosphere.