Puyguilhem Castle, Villars

Puyguilhem Castle is a National Monument of France.

Description

A Renaissance château in Périgord to rival the finest châteaux of the Loire Valley. Puyguilhem is a delightful Renaissance château lying at the heart of a wooded valley near Brantôme in Périgord. It features all the charming architectural and decorative elements that are so typical of the period including large mullioned windows, two staircase towers to the main building, and an upper section ornamented with a balustrade of sculpted shells, foliage and medallions. Inside, the remarkable vaulted main staircase leads to the great hall and its fireplace illustrating Hercules' Labours. Today the château features an impressive collection of 17th and 18th century furniture and tapestries.

Address & Contact

Château de Puyguilhem 24530 Villars tél: (33) (0)5 53 54 82 18 puyguilhem@monuments-nationaux.fr

Prices

Adults: 5€ Concessions: 3,50€

Opening times

2 may to 31 August: 10h-12h30 et 14h-18h30 April and September: 10h-12h30 et 14h-17h30 October to March: everyday except Monday and tuesday: 10h-12h30 et 14h-17h30

Other dates closed

Mondays and Tuesdays from October to March January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Villars for more local information
• See Places to visit near Puyguilhem Castle for other places to visit nearby
• See Puyguilhem Castle on the National Monuments website.

The above information is kindly provided by (and copyright) National Monuments of France.