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A medieval château dating from the 15th century, a testament to the Wars of Religion. Explore these authentic rooms, the silkworm farm, the silk ecomuseum and the 360° panoramic view from the donjon. Meet the ghost from oblivion. Trebuchet demonstrations.
Description
The visit of this castle-museum is an interesting insight into the time of the suppressions of the protestants in the area.
Once a stronghold on the ancient Pont d’Arc Road, this 15th century castle and former silkworm farm, held a key position in the Vivarais religious wars until the Camisards Rebellion.
It was here that the Duke of Rohan was given shelter in 1628 by the owner of the castle, the Earl of Roure, a staunch Huguenot.
See the antique tools and equipment once used in silkworm breeding.
Watch the complete life cycle of silkworms from eggs to moths. Cocoons, live worms feeding on fresh mulberry leaves and hatching before your very eyes!
Walk up to the ramparts and enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Cévennes Mountains.
And last but not least, push open the creaky dungeon door, and let the resident ghost give you a jolly good fright!
Take a pleasant jaunt around the estate. Mulberry-tree plantation at the foot of the castle.
Silk workshop museum:
Life-size dummies of a Huguenot family dressed in the period costumes.
Activate the antique looms yourself and watch each step from silk thread to fabric.
Video on the working of silk, filmed in French spinning mills that are still operational today.
Services for children
Visit the castle, see the world's largest trebuchet. Blacksmithing demonstration, trebuchet candy shooting, encounter with the ghost of the oubliettes.
Spoken languages
- Dutch
- German
- English
- French
Themes
- Industrial site
- Historic patrimony
- Castle
- Fortified castle
- Medieval town
Labels and ranking
- Michelin guide
- Famille Plus
- Le Routard guide
- Petit Fûté
- Indoor
- Bad weather alternative
- Qualité Tourisme™
- Recommended by high heat
- Health protocol
Booking / Reservation
Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Botanic trail
- Shows
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Product tasting
Opening
Closed on Wednesday.
From 05/04 to 04/05/2025, daily between 11 am and 6.30 pm.
From 05/05 to 30/06/2025 between 1 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Wednesday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily between 9.30 am and 7.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2025 between 1 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Wednesday.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025, daily between 11 am and 5.30 pm.
Visit
The silk processing workshop is also open to the public. Thrilling encounter with resident ghost! Audio-guided visits in French, English, German and Dutch.
Individual tour
- Guided individual tours available permanently
- Average Duration of the individual tour: 75 minutes
Group tour
- Guided group tours available permanently
- Average duration of groups visit: 75 minutes
- Min. group size: 15
- Max. group size: 30
Rate
Teenager (15-17 years): 13.50 €
Child (6-14 years): 9.90 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
Payment options:
- Check
- American Express
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
- Online payment
- Credit transfer
Amenities and Services
- Coach access
- Fast food
- Guided tours
- Pets welcome
- Restaurant
- Shop
- Themed tour
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Wi-fi
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Coach parking
- Parking nearby
- Meeting room
- Covered picnic area
- Car park
- Public WC
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Entertainments room
- Toilets
Accessibility
- Hearing disability
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move