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Chateau de Bonaguil

Château de Bonaguil is one of the best looking, best located, castles in France. It is found near Fumel, in northern Lot-et-Garonne, where it has been classified as a historic monument since 1862.

It was constructed in the 13th century, and extended substantially in the late 15th and early 16th centuries - just as other castles were falling to ruin or being converted to fine renaissance mansions. The curious owner, Bérenger de Roquefeuil, felt a need to build extensive and modern for the time defences against an enemy that was not expected and never did arrive. He also had a reputation that spread far and wide for his sheer unpleasantness.

Chateau Bonaguil is, all the same, a marvel of defensive engineering and a great chateau. Despite being considerably damaged during the revolution, the castle remains an astonishing site to all that visit.

If you visit during the summer check at the tourist offices for the feux d'artifice (fireworks) display at Chateau Bonaguil. One summer night each year, the castle is lit up dramatically, music is played, and fireworks fired around and from the castle (called an 'embrasement' if you see adverts). An unforgettable evening - we know of several people who time their holidays each year around the event. And it's free!

Chateau Bonaguil also features in Castles of France

 

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

 

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