Castle Tour
Château de la Roche Saint-Priest, Theatrical Guided Tour Join us for a journey back to the 1900s, to the holiday home of Mr and Mrs Roustan. Follow our actor-guides, portraying Mr. and Mrs. Roustan, owners of the Château between 1900 and 1930. In the recreated…
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Château de La Roche Saint-Priest
SAINT-PRIEST-LA-ROCHE
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Château de la Roche Saint-Priest, Theatrical Guided Tour
Join us for a journey back to the 1900s, to the holiday home of Mr and Mrs Roustan.
Follow our actor-guides, portraying Mr. and Mrs. Roustan, owners of the Château between 1900 and 1930. In the recreated sets of their summer residence, they invite you to step into the heart of the Belle Époque and discover the history of the Château de la Roche from the 13th century to the present day. An interactive tour, full of surprises and unexpected encounters, for the whole family. Come and discover the Château de la Roche in 1900, as if you were there, thanks to a fun and interactive experience! Theatrical tours are by online reservation only (no telephone reservations). The tour lasts approximately 50 minutes. Please note, there are no self-guided tours of the Château! Tours fill up quickly, so we strongly advise you to book in advance. Book your tour (no online payment; payment will be made on-site on the day of the tour).
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Château de La Roche Saint-Priest
SAINT-PRIEST-LA-ROCHE Anchored to its rocky outcrop since the 13th century, the Château de la Roche transforms, depending on the river's mood, from a defensive stronghold to a romantic island.
Its improbable location on the Loire River makes it an iconic site of the department.
Built by the Lords of La Roche, vassals of the Count of Forez, between 1256 and 1291, the core of the castle and its fortified house emerged in the Loire gorges.
At that time, thick walls surrounded the rock, which was completely separated from the mainland. Until the 14th century, their heirs enjoyed a significant fiefdom, both in terms of its size and its assets (mill, fishing rights on the Loire, vineyards, etc.).
The castle changed hands several times until 1965, when EDF (Électricité de France) decided to demolish it for the construction of a dam downstream.
In 1993, it was bought by the municipality of Saint-Priest and, in 2007, the Communauté de communes du Pays entre Loire et Rhône (COPLER) became its manager.
