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Château de Castelnaud

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 6 pm

Last admissions one hour before closing.

The visit of the castle and the activities are WITHOUT RESERVATION.

NEW 2024

The tavern-creperie welcomes you before or after your visit.

Open during the Christmas holidays,
from Monday 23 December to Sunday 5 January (closed on 25 December),
from noon to the closing of the castle.

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Free for children under 10

Château de Castelnaud

Don’t forget to ask for the game booklet!

Payment methods accepted on site: cash and credit card

High season

From 30 March to 11 November

Adult

12,90 €

Child (age 10-17)

6,50 €

Child under 10

$Free

Combined tickets with Marqueyssac Gardens

Adult
24 €

Child (age 10-17)

12 €

Child under 10

$Free

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

National Plan
Plan d'accès - Château de Castelnaud

Municipal parking (fee paying) above the castle, 3-minute walk, or parking along the Dordogne River (free), 15-minute walk.

Castle flyers - 2024

Prepare your visit by consulting castle brochures.

Château de Castelnaud - Brochure
Château de Castelnaud - Brochure