The Roure Castle
Presentation
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 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.
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.
Opening day(s)
From Tuesday 01 to Friday 04 April 2025
Every day except Wednesday
13:30 to 18:30
From Saturday 05 April to Sunday 04 May 2025
Every day
11:00 to 18:30
From Monday 05 May to Monday 30 June 2025
Every day except Wednesday
13:00 to 18:30
From Tuesday 01 July to Sunday 31 August 2025
Every day
09:30 to 19:30
From Monday 01 to Tuesday 30 September 2025
Every day except Wednesday
13:00 to 18:30
From Saturday 18 October to Sunday 02 November 2025
Every day
11:00 to 17:30
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2025 - 02/11/2025 | ||
| Adult | 14.50€ | |
| Teenager | 13.50€ | |
| Child (6-14 years) | 9.90€ | |
Contact
The Roure Castle
Le Château
07150
Labastide-de-Virac
Phone : +33 4 75 38 61 13
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Château des Roure
Le Château
07150
Labastide-de-Virac
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 44.351915
Longitude : 4.40123