Accessibility at La Roque Saint-Christophe
The Roque Saint-Christophe site has been certified by Tourisme & Handicap for visitors with intellectual and hearing disabilities.
We are doing everything we can to ensure the best possible experience for all our visitors. Here are the measures we have put in place to facilitate access to the site:
Parking: Free parking is available, with spaces reserved for people with disabilities located in front of the restaurant.
Access to the site: You can enter either via a gentle slope or a steeper staircase, which is equipped with a handrail for added safety.
Reception: A hearing loop is available at the reception desk to facilitate communication with people who use hearing aids.
A numbered map of the site is provided to each visitor to help them find their way around.
Tour route:
The tour includes approximately 80 steps round-trip. Since the site is a natural environment and a designated Historic Monument, the steps may be uneven, but they are all equipped with handrails.
There is a film with 3D imagery that helps visitors understand and clearly visualize what the site looked like in the Middle Ages, with the cave dwellings built into the cliff face. The film is subtitled.
The last flight of stairs, which is openwork and situated against the cliff, may make you feel dizzy. It’s easy to bypass, and doing so won’t prevent you from fully enjoying the museum’s exhibits.
There are benches along the tour route where you can rest and enjoy the scenery.
Mediation tools:
Guided tours:
Our guides are equipped with headsets that have speakers and adjustable volume, so everyone can hear them clearly.
Accessibility Information:
Due to the site’s natural layout and its status as a Historic Monument, unfortunately, the site is not accessible to wheelchairs or strollers.
We recommend bringing a baby carrier for toddlers.
Continuous Improvements:
We are committed to constantly improving the accessibility of the site EXCLUSIVELY in the reception building:
- Visual markings on glass doors,
- Brightly colored stair nosings
- Non-slip strips at the top and bottom of the stairs.
🔶 We’re here to listen: please feel free to share your suggestions or specific needs with us. All feedback is valuable in helping us make our site even more welcoming and accessible to everyone.
“Easy to Read and Understand” (FALC) Version
The website
La Roque Saint-Christophe is a place worth visiting.
It’s a site located on a cliff.
This site has been certified by:
Tourisme & Handicap
for people with intellectual disabilities
or hearing impairments (hearing problems).
The parking lot
Parking is free.
There are parking spaces for people with disabilities.
These spaces are located in front of the restaurant.
The entrance to the site
You can enter:
- along a gentle slope (a path that rises gradually)
- or via steps (stairs).
These steps are steep, but there is a handrail to hold onto.
At the front desk
There is a telecoil.
It helps people with hearing aids hear better.
We give each person a map of the site.
This map is numbered.
During the tour
The path has about 80 steps round trip.
The steps aren’t all the same.
But there’s always a handrail to hold onto.
There are benches where you can sit and rest.
At the end, there’s a metal staircase up against the cliff.
It can be a little scary if you’re afraid of heights.
No worries! You can skip it and continue the tour.
Resources to Help You Understand Better
- There is a large scale model of the site (a small model you can touch).
- There is a small model of the old houses.
- A 3D film with subtitles explains how people used to live.
- Signs with photos provide information about the site.
They are in French and English.
Guided Tours
During guided tours, the guides use headsets with speakers, and the volume is adjustable.
Everyone can hear clearly.
What is not possible
Wheelchairs are not allowed on the premises.
Strollers are not allowed either.
For babies, you should use a baby carrier.
We want to do better
We have implemented:
- stickers on the windows (so you can see them better),
- stairs in bright colors,
- anti-slip warning strips at the top and bottom of the stairs.
We want to continue improving our website:
. If you have any ideas or specific needs, please let us know at
. We ‘re happy to hear from you.
