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Château de La Roche-Guyon

At Castle of La Roche-Guyon

La Roche-Guyon

A medieval keep perched atop chalk cliffs connected by secret underground passages to an 18th-century manor carved into the rock. The only troglodytic castle in Île-de-France, it served as Rommel's WWII headquarters and inspired Blake and Mortimer comics.

Medieval troglodyte fortress
Secret underground passages
Rommel's WWII headquarters
Remarkable gardens

Tips

👟wear comfortable shoes for the 100-step climb
📖read Blake and Mortimer's 'Le Piège diabolique' before visiting
🌳explore the free vegetable garden after your castle visit

Castle of La Roche-Guyon

1 Rue de l'Audience, 95780 La Roche-Guyon, France

www.chateaudelarocheguyon.fr

Upcoming at Château de La Roche-Guyon

Friday, Jun 12
Fêtes des plantes

Fêtes des plantes

June 12

Climb 250 steps carved through the cliff to reach a medieval tower with sweeping 360-degree views of the Seine Valley. The château itself weaves into the limestone, complete with underground bunkers and ongoing restorations.

Saturday, Jun 20
Projection au Château de La Roche-Guyon

Projection au Château de La Roche-Guyon

June 20 at 3pm

Catch four documentary episodes on the big screen, including footage shot right here in La Roche-Guyon last winter. It's a lovely excuse to explore the village and soak up some Seine-side scenery before the reels start rolling.

Saturday, Sep 19
Ateliers "Photogramme"

Ateliers "Photogramme"

September 19 at 11am

Create ghostly art using nothing but leaves, petals, and light inside a cliffside castle. Artist-photographer Olivier Verley guides you through the photogram technique, turning foraged garden finds into one-of-a-kind prints.

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