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Chateau de Castelnaud - Dordogne castles

Chateau de Castelnaud, built in the 12th century, faces Chateau Beynac across the Dordogne River, in the southern part of the Dordogne region. It is located to the south of Beynac and west of Domme.

It was an important stronghold during the Hundred Years War and the Wars of religion. Especially in the 13th century it was the setting for many grim battles as two opposing barons - Casnac and Beynac - fought for control of the region. In 1214 the castle was seized from Bernard de Casnac, who then regained it a year later and hanged all members of the occupying garrison. He was the driven out again, this time by the Archbishop of Bordeaux, who ordered the castle be burned.

There is much to explore in the Chateau and its many rooms. Then afterwards you can visit the Museum of Medieval Warfare which is held in the castle, and learn about some of the grisly pursuits that passed for war in the 13th century, and see a wide range of medieval armoury.

The castle has very good views across the Dordogne valley and the little village that sits below.

Chateau de Castelnaud is the most visited castle in the south-west of France.

Chateau de castelnaud: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites

Chateau de Castelnaud

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Travel, hotels and holiday gites, Chateau de Castelnaud

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Places to visit - Chateau de Castelnaud

Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)

 

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