Chateau de Biron
Chateau de Biron is to the south of the Dordogne region, in Lot-et-Garonne. Standing on a hilltop, it can be seen from many vantage points in the area - each time looking more splendid than the time before. Try and see it when it catches the early morning sun if possible.
Château de Biron was under construction and improvement at various times from the 12th century to the 18th century, during which entire period it was owned by the Gontaut-Birons (they finally relinquished ownership in the 20th century, after 24 generations).
When you visit the chateau you can try and follow the written guide in French, or use the English language version - we were amused to see that one is not really a translation of the other.
Inside the chateau you will see some beautiful rooms, dating from the different periods of construction that Biron has passed through, with a wide range of architectural styles.
Most interesting perhaps, there is a fascinating 14th century chapel, on two levels - the lower chapel was for the villagers, and the higher chapel for the lords, who believed they should be a little bit closer to heaven at prayer time.
Chateau de Biron has been used on several occasions by filmmakers.
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Places to visit near Chateau de Biron, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chateau de Biron.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
19 km: Beaumont-du-Perigord (bastide town) 21 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 20 km: Cadouin (abbey village) 19 km: Chateau de Bonaguil (castle) 18 km: Chateau de Fumel (castle) 8 km: Chateau de Gavaudun (castle) 21 km: Molieres (Bastide town) 16 km: Monflanquin (Most beautiful village) 6 km: Monpazier (Most beautiful village) 27 km: Penne d'Agenais (Pretty village) 34 km: Pujols (Most beautiful village) 32 km: Saint-Cyprien (attractive town) 27 km: Tremolat (Renowned viewpoint) 22 km: Villefranche-du-Perigord (Bastide town) 31 km: Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Bastide town) 14 km: Villereal (Bastide town)
See also Chateau de Biron (version Francais)
