The Roure Castle
Patrimoine culturelinLabastide-de-Virac - Ardèche
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.
The Roure Castle:
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.
Spoken languages
- Dutch
- German
- English
- French
Equipments & Services
Services
- Les animaux sont acceptés
Equipments
- Restaurant
- Private parking
- Coach parking
- Parking nearby
- Meeting room
- Covered picnic area
- Car park
- Public WC
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Entertainments room
- Toilets
Rates and means of payment
Adult: 17.50 €
Child (4-14 years): 12.50 €
Student: 16.50 €
Large family: 68 €.
Free entry for children < 4 years, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 15 people.
- Check
- American Express
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
- Online payment
- Credit transfer
Openings
From 01/04 to 04/04/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 05/04 to 04/05/2025, daily.
From 05/05 to 30/06/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2025, daily.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2025, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025, daily.
classification and labels
classification
- Industrial site
- Historic patrimony
- Castle
- Fortified castle
- Medieval town
- Michelin guide
- Famille Plus
- Le Routard guide
- Petit Fûté
- Indoor
- Bad weather alternative
- Qualité Tourisme™
- "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
- Recommended by high heat
- Health protocol
Availables
- Hearing disability
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Capacity
- Taille groupe minimum : 15
- Taille groupe maximum : 30
What to see
Individual
- Duration of individual visit:75 minutes (en moyenne)
- Guided individual tours available permanently
Groups
- Duration of visit:75 minutes (en moyenne)
- Guided group tours available permanently
Activites
- Handicrafts workshops
- Botanic trail
- Shows
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Product tasting
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