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Château de Rochebaron is a window into France’s royal and medieval past. Locate it on the map, book a room nearby in a click, or add it to your travel list to build your itinerary.
About Château de Rochebaron
Perched on a rocky spur high above the young river Loire in the Haute-Loire, the Château de Rochebaron is a romantic ruined medieval fortress whose walls and towers command a superb position over the valley. Dating from the Middle Ages, this feudal stronghold once controlled the passage of the Loire and the surrounding region, and though now a picturesque ruin, its remains rise dramatically against the volcanic hills of the Velay. Reached by a walk through beautiful scenery, the site offers atmospheric ruins and sweeping views over the river and countryside, and hosts events that recall its medieval past. Romantic, historic and magnificently sited above the Loire, the Château de Rochebaron is an evocative medieval ruin in the volcanic landscapes of the Haute-Loire, a rewarding stop for lovers of castles, history and fine views in the heart of the Auvergne.