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!
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Places to visit near Chateau de Bonaguil, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chateau de Bonaguil.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
37 km: Beaumont-du-Perigord (bastide town) 26 km: Belves (Most beautiful village) 19 km: Chateau de Biron (castle) 7 km: Chateau de Fumel (castle) 14 km: Chateau de Gavaudun (castle) 33 km: Frespech (traditional village) 27 km: Monflanquin (Most beautiful village) 21 km: Monpazier (Most beautiful village) 27 km: Penne d'Agenais (Pretty village) 14 km: Puy-l'Eveque (Village on the Lot River) 12 km: Villefranche-du-Perigord (Bastide town)
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