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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. 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 - Chateau de Biron

Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map: Chateau de Biron.

Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Chateau de Biron are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)

• Beaumont-du-Perigord Dordogne bastide town at 19 km
• Belves Most beautiful village at 21 km
• Cadouin abbey and village at 24 km
• Chateau de Bonaguil Chateau at 19 km
• Chateau de Fumel Chateau at 18 km
• Chateau de Gavaudun Chateau at 8 km
• Molieres Bastide town at 21 km
• Monflanquin Most beautiful village at 16 km
• Monpazier Most beautiful village at 6 km
• Penne d'Agenais Pretty village at 27 km
• Pujols Most beautiful village at 34 km
• Tremolat Renowned Dordogne viewpoint at 27 km
• Villefranche-du-Perigord Bastide town at 22 km
• Villeneuve-sur-Lot Bastide town at 31 km
• Villereal Bastide town at 14 km

- See also Chateau de Biron (version Francais)

 

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