Cited in the year 1000, the castle was a medieval fortress from the 11th to 12th centuries, between Aquitaine and Angoumois. The de La Rochefoucauld family carried out major works in the 15th century. Today, of this vast castral complex, remains the entrance gate (the Archiac Gate) and the so-called "barns" building. In 2015, rehabilitation work transformed the Château, which now houses a new theater. A multidisciplinary cultural season (theater, dance, humor, object / puppet, music, etc.) is offered there, punctuated by time for discussion with the artists. Guided tours organized by the Tourist Office on certain days of the week, information: 05 45 78 91 04. School visits organized by the Community of Municipalities of 4B, information: 05 45 78 32 02.
Dates and times
Guided tours:
Saturday from 03:00pm tu 04:pm
⚠️The guided tour on Saturday 31 October 2026 will not take place⚠️
BOOKING ESSENTIAL by telephone or online: https://boutique.sudcharentetourisme.fr/billetterie/visites-guidees/visite-guidee-chateau-barbezieux
1-hour tour in French.
Places limited to 18 people.
In case of bad weather, please bring an umbrella, as part of the tour takes place outdoors.
PLEASE ARRIVE 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE TOUR STARTS.
Facilities & services
Prices & payment methods
| Full price | 5 € |
| Set price group adults | 3 € |
| Reduced price | 3,50 € |
| Family pass | 12 € |




