Visit of La Roche-Guyon and its castle

La Roche-Guyon is a charming little town located on the loops of the Seine at the gates of Normandy, 1 hour from Paris.

La Roche-Guyon is the ideal Sunday outing. You can learn something with the visit of the castle, practice a small sport activity by going up to the dungeon or to the top of the hill and finally rest along the Seine in a magnificent setting. What more could you ask for? The entrance to the château de la Roche-Guton is not free (9,5 €), the walk among the fruit trees is free. For those who don't want to tire themselves out, they can take the road of the crests by car to have a beautiful view on the Seine

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Duration: 3 h.

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Xavier04/15/2024 11:05:58 great

Superbe. Cela vaut le déplacement.

View on the dungeon

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View on the dungeon — The view of the keep from the garden is breathtaking. Imposing and majestic, the keep stands proudly, dominating the horizon.

Le jardin potager-fruitier

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Le jardin potager-fruitier — These fruit trees reflect a bygone era, but one that is still present here: the Age of Enlightenment, when the cultivated bourgeoisie was interested in science and improving nature.

Visit of the castle

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Visit of the castle — The château, the fruit of a rich and eventful history, is a harmonious blend of different periods and architectural styles. Built in the 12th century to mark the border between France and Normandy, it was at its height before the Revolution of 1789. The photo shows the guards' room, a place of public life and political decision-making.

Tapestries of the castle

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Tapestries of the castle — The tapestries represent scenes from the Old Testament. They tell the story of Esther. The series includes seven in all.

Small aerial passage

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Small aerial passage — The castle is built into the rock. A small passage gives access to a dovecote.

The steps

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The steps — The staircase is cut directly into the rock. This technique of building in chalk was common in medieval times, but what makes the staircase at La Roche-Guyon so special is its state of preservation and timeless beauty.

The view from the dungeon

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The view from the dungeon — All your efforts to reach the top of the keep are rewarded by this magnificent view over the entire Seine valley. Afterwards, you'll have to think about coming back down the 273 steps of the staircase, which is just as hard as the climb!

The troglodyte chapels

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The troglodyte chapels — Three splendid chapels are built directly in the rock.

The castle and the second world war

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The castle and the second world war — The history of the castle is rich because it also experienced intense activity during the Second World War. It was used as headquarters for Marshal Rommel who commanded the Normandy front. The castle was built to withstand the bombardments.

Les boves

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Les boves — The boves in the Château de La Roche-Guyon are a fascinating and mysterious feature of its architecture. These subterranean tunnels carved out of the chalk create a labyrinthine network of galleries and caverns.

The banks of the Seine

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The banks of the Seine — Nothing to say, the view is enough. You can picnic on the banks.

View on the loops of the Seine

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View on the loops of the Seine — The view is simply magnificent. La Roche-Guyon is listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France".

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