The castle is open to visitors every day, all year round.
The most visited castle in the South West of France
Built on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Dordogne, 9km from Sarlat, the Château de Castelnaud offers a magnificent panoramic view over the Dordogne Valley. Built in the 12th century, it is a perfect example of a medieval fortress. Today the Museum of War in the Middle Ages, it houses a large collection of weapons and armour and life-size reconstructions of the most powerful siege machines of the time.
Today, the castle is open from
10 am to 7 pm
Last admissions one hour before closing.
The visit of the castle and the activities are WITHOUT RESERVATION.
The tavern-creperie is open from 9 February to 12 November 2025,
from noon until the castle closes.
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Free for children under 10
Don’t forget to ask for the game booklet!
Payment methods accepted on site: cash and credit card
High season
Adult
Child (age 10-17)
Child under 10
Combined tickets with Marqueyssac Gardens
Adult
Child (age 10-17)
Child under 10
Location
Castelnaud castle is situated in Périgord Noir, in the Dordogne Valley,
9km south of Sarlat and around two and a half hours from Bordeaux, Toulouse and Limoges.
Adress: Château de Castelnaud 24 250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Municipal parking (fee paying) above the castle, 3-minute walk, or parking along the Dordogne River (free), 15-minute walk.
Castle flyers - 2025
Prepare your visit by consulting castle brochures.
Calendar 2025
