La Roche Guyon Castle – Château de La Roche-Guyon

(Last Update: 26.01.2025) In this article, we will get to know one of the most special castles to see around Paris. The name of our castle, where you cannot understand what surprises are inside when you look from the outside, but you can realize what a special place you are when you visit the inside. La Roche Guyon Castle – Château de La Roche-Guyon  (la rosh wear or don't wear it).

It is true that I am a lucky person, but you are luckier than me. I usually have good luck, but I never get discouraged when things go wrong. It is not the logic of “there is something good in this too” but something else; I know that when the time comes, events will develop spontaneously and beautifully. Our discovery of this castle It is the story of another lucky day that comes after an unlucky day.:

in July 2016 GivernyWhen I went to make observations for the blog post, Museum of Impressionism We had pre-purchased tickets for it. Leaving Paris on a wonderful day, looking for good weather 80 kilometers by traveling GivernyHe went to before Claude Monet's HouseHe visited and then Restaurant BaudyHe had a nice meal in , and in the final Museum of ImpressionismWe wanted to visit , but what's that: We knew that the museum was closed in winter, but it was also closed for two weeks at the beginning of July! Well, it's in Paris where I can read. There's no way I would know :)

I don't know if we would go there again just to see that museum, but I know we would definitely go there one day. Then that day coincided with another beautiful and sunny day in September 2016; We got into the car with the mentality of "let's go out on a road and we'll definitely find something to see on the way" and we fell off. Giverny to their ways.

Actually, our intention was to follow the same route as last time; As a matter of fact, we followed the same route for a long time, but after leaving the main road and entering the village roads, we encountered omervilleWhen we turn left instead of right from , we suddenly find ourselves La Roche Guyon We found it in a village.

It deserves to be the subject of an article in itself. La Roche GuyonI also recommend you to read. To be honest, we also recommend La Roche-Guyon Castle in this village.Let's see while we're readyWe decided to travel with the logic of ". How could we know that this castle was "A castle to see while you're at it” not “A must see castle” is. I'm telling you, there is no other Paris.Net where I can read in advance and learn new places 😉 Especially A Week in Paris If you are going to visit, I'm not sure if this place should be on the list, but 15 Days in Paris If you are going to visit, I think you should definitely see this place… 

I'm lucky, because life always brings good things to me, and I never get upset when I'm unlucky. If you want to call it optimism rather than consolation, then something happens and everything becomes beautiful again, even more beautiful. This is the story of how we discovered this castle completely by chance. Why are you luckier than me? You don't have to wait for luck to come and find you, Pariste.Net has plenty of resources regarding everything in and around Paris; Have you made a list of the articles that interest you and created a nice program?.

You don't even need to hit the road a few times, everything is explained in detail, Enjoy reading the coastal corner blog, do not miss the details. I throw myself on the road in your place; Whatever luck brings me, wherever I see something beautiful, I try to share it as much as I can, to the best of my ability. That's why I'm telling you about Château de la Roche-Guyon – La Roche Guyon Castle in this article.

La Roche Guyon Approximately 1 hour away from Paris, 70-75 kilometers away, Normandy A small but very beautiful village on the border, management wise Val d'OiseA commune affiliated with . It is not known whether it is a castle worth going and seeing in private (I think it is, but I still have hesitations about spending your whole day here), but if you have a car. Giverny'eat Claude Monet's HouseIf you go to see , it would be beneficial to stop by here one day.

If you are interested in castles, then you can choose from the list at the end of the article. list of castles to seeYou should definitely add this place and visit it when the day comes. You won't regret it 😉

Directions It's hard to give but still I instead of toll highway, Cergy-Pontoise to follow its route, to continue on your way without deviating after passing there, Magny-en-VaxinTurn left from and enter the village road, omervilleI suggest you turn left from . La Roche Guyon The village is on the left on this road, at the bottom of a steep hill. If you do not have a GPS, you are likely to miss it. Of course, you will have more freedom if you go by car. Driving in Paris It is torture, but walking around Paris, especially going to such castles, can be enjoyable.

When you arrive at the village, proceed to the front of La Roche Guyon Castle, and after passing the castle, you can see the greenery among the trees on the left. You can leave your car in the parking lot. I don't know whether you should wander around the village first or go directly to the castle, but I think you should go inside first while you're wandering around. keep your mouth open, from going up and down stairs Don't be left alone, then you can return to the village, eat and drink something, and rest a little.

When you look from the outside, you cannot understand what a magnificent castle this is. No lie, we said "While we're at it, let's take a look.You know, we entered by saying "", we entered the door and After the surprises we encountered, we immediately realized that we were not visiting an ordinary castle.. Officially, The Mont Saint Michel'of cub's cub This is a castle. Cloisters, bastions, corridors, stairs, towers, attics, cellars and many more.

The building visible on the front facade dates back to the 18th century, but The real surprise is in the back. The rocks on which the visible castle leans are actually cliff and it has an interesting architecture where you can reach the tops by hollowing out the inside. That's why I say, Nothing is as it seems, what is behind what appears?...

Formerly La Roche Guyon Castle It could only be visited from mid-February to mid-November, but as of the last update date of this article, it is stated on the official page that it is open all year round.. Visiting hours are sometimes between 10:00 and 18:00. On some days it is open until 19:00, but I think you should keep it in mind as between 10:00 and 18:00 so that you do not encounter an unpleasant surprise after you have come so far. So here GivernyIt's a good idea to stop by in the morning before going to . Because you may not be able to make it on the way back.

I kindly request you to look at the official web page link at the end of the article to access current entrance prices, the dates and time zones when the castle is open and other information. Various periodical exhibitions, concerts and different events are also held in this castle. You can even celebrate a birthday here. 

The ticket office is on the right at the entrance, and the best route to start visiting La Roche Guyon Castle is on the left, where you enter by following the entrance door of the main building. When you enter the main door, you will see large stairs; neither leave here nor turn left; Start your tour by entering the door on the right. To follow the correct travel route Sense de la Visite (sans dola visit) Don't forget to follow the arrows. Here you will suddenly find yourself in a giant cellar. This cellar is a giant kav, cellar, even II. During World War II shelter was used as. It's bright inside, don't worry.

We went on a hot day and it was freezing inside. As you move towards the end of the cellar, you follow the labyrinth-like halls. This will take you out through the other exit door at the top. From here you can continue right up the east stairs. It is at this point that I love myself so much. The Mont Saint MichelI felt it in . Stairs lead to a courtyard above. The photo of me with autumn leaves flying in this article was also taken there...

Once you enter the door beyond the courtyard, you enter the main part of the castle. The main building is like the castles we know; The first room is a big library, but the books on the wall are imitations. It is not easy to preserve the old books of such an old building. If I say old building, it is really old, approx. La Roche Guyon Castle has 1000 years of history. While we were visiting, there was an exhibition on armchairs inside. Since you will visit this castle later, you will of course come across another exhibition. As I said, it is useful to follow such events on the castle's website.

In fact, what will bring you here is not the exhibitions in the castle, but the castle itself; because La Roche Guyon Castle is an incredible place. Yes, maybe the hall you are in right now Palace of Versailles, Fontainebleau Castle, Chambord Castle It may have an atmosphere like this, but very few of the places you will visit are like this; The most impressive part Pierrefonds Castle, or rather The Mont Saint MichelIt is a very different building that resembles the interior architecture of . Victor Hugo He was once among the guests of this castle... 

After seeing a few of these beautiful halls, you first go up to the upper floor with a staircase inside the building; Then, by following the corridors, you reach the back terrace, and from there the stairs continue to go up. The first moment we saw La Roche Guyon Castle from outside.I hope you don't climb to this top tower.We made a desperate wish, but unfortunately it is exiting 🙂 Don't pay attention to what I said "unfortunately", good thing it's coming out, because the stairs climbing up are magnificent, and as you go up, the stairs that are laid out in front of you below are magnificent. La Roche Guyon view

Ancak What you need to pay attention to is bu The stairs are not suitable for physically disabled people, the elderly and children. Again, don't take my word for it like that; While we were trying to climb up with our tongues hanging out, we constantly tried to gather strength by pulling ourselves together when we saw old people coming down from above :) Take care of yourself so that as you get older, you can find the strength to see these beautiful places 😉

One of the points where you can take a breather above is a place like the mouth of a cave. Seine River It lies below, the stairs you came to go down from the right; There's a scarier staircase going up, and there's also a road leading to another place on the side, but we'll stop there on our way back. If you have rested for a while, continue climbing, make a little more effort, an even more beautiful view awaits you at the top...

You reach the upper gate, you think you have arrived, but no, you haven't arrived yet :) The point you reach is the entrance gate of the tower at the top. These zodiac signs are called in French keep It is said. Just as Galata tower This is a single and large bastion like; where Louvre MuseumIt's a place like the one we visited while exploring the history of . After entering the gate, you start climbing again, as if you were climbing a large minaret, and finally you reach the top, where you can see a magnificent view below.

from above Seine River It seems to flow at your feet; The fertile lands of France are vast; You are trying hard not to let yourself fly into the void. If the weather is nice, this place has a very impressive view. If the weather is not nice, what are you doing anyway? La Roche Guyon'in?

With the justified pride of being able to reach the top After watching the view for a while and cooling off your sweat, you start to go down the way you came, but this time. Getting down is much harder than getting up You notice. I strongly recommend you to hold on to the iron handrails on the side, because your knees will shake when you descend :)

When you reach that bright place, which is like a cave entrance, there are stairs going down on the right, so don't go down immediately, go into the passage on the left and see what's down there. You'll be surprised by what you see: Loft. I think this is a cave created to collect pigeon manure. The interior offers a wonderful atmosphere; The view from the wooden grilled window is also breathtaking.

There are various works of art, papers and cardboard in the cavities on the walls of the cave. I don't know, maybe it was specific to the period we traveled in. It has an extremely mystical atmosphere. Actually, I know I need to go here with a camera, but when you mix travel with work, sometimes you just want to travel; Because shooting these places with a camera iš mean 😉

Then you go up the stairs, climb up to where you came from, and then go down again. Doors on the way take you to another corridor. Here you enter the corridors of one of the attics of the building; If you don't see it, you will pass by, but you are careful, you see it. I saw it by chance, but you know that there is such a corridor there. I'm telling you, you are luckier than me, because you are reading Pariste.Net 😉

This corridor takes you first to a tower and then to the attic of the room next to it, where you admire your surroundings for a while and then return through the same corridor.

The travel route takes us from there, from there, and finally takes us to the main stairs at the main door at the first entrance, but this time we find ourselves descending those stairs from the top. Then it's back to the main courtyard of La Roche Guyon Castle. If you want, take a look at the terrace on the right after you exit the door.

There is another tower at the other end of the terrace, but you cannot go up. Once inside, one feels as if one has entered one of the bastions of the Rumeli Fortress. If you can, I suggest you check this place out. 

You think our trip is over, but what's that? When you come back to the main courtyard, there is another door on the left. Once you enter through this door, there are still corridors and corridors. Moreover, if it was lit a bit strangely, or rather if it wasn't lit, it would leave it dim. Some spooky music; You want your heart to tremble.

It's like the famous catacombs of Paris catacombsYou feel like you're visiting , but luckily there's no skull in sight. You follow the road, a little scared and a little amused, and the road leads you to the main entrance again!

You think it's over again, but La Roche Guyon Castle is never ending! This time, you enter through the door of the temporary exhibition in the next building and go upstairs. There are several old halls here, and many contemporary works of art in the middle and corners of the halls. I don't know what you will come across when you go, but when we went there was an exhibition in these photographs. Believe me, it is a very strange feeling to wander among works in a three-dimensional art environment.

70-75 kilometers from Paris La Roche Guyon in this castle in his village, in such an environment Encountering works that resemble a biennial Isn't that impressive? Not only the big cities of France, but even the villages located on the shores are always like this. What else can I say?

And yes, okay, be careful, this time our trip is over :) At the exit, I recommend going down the hill and entering the large garden opposite. This place is like the garden of La Roche Guyon Castle. Depending on the season, you may encounter all kinds of flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables. Afterwards too La Roche Guyon You can visit the village. It's a tiny place anyway.

Afterwards the direction Giverny ve Claude Monet's legendary house It must have happened anyway.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: chateaudelarocheguyon.fr

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

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• Palace of Versailles – Château de Versailles
• Vincennes Castle – Château de Vincennes
• Saint Germain Castle – National Archaeological Museum
• Fontainebleau Castle – Château de Fontainebleau
• Chantilly Castle – Château de Chantilly
• Pierrefonds Castle – Château de Pierrefonds
• Compiègne Castle – Château de Compiègne
• Vaux le Vicomte Castle – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
• Castle of Monte Cristo – Château de Monte-Cristo
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