Chateau de Puymartin
Chateau de Puymartin is 8km north-west of Sarlat
Château de Puymartin, like many of the castles in the region, played its key role during the Hundred Years War, and then later in the Wars of Religion. It is situated on a steep hill with commanding views over the countryside.
The castle at Puymartin was built in the late 13th century. After changing hands several times during the centuries, firstly between the English and the French, and later between the Protestants of Sarlat and the Catholics, it suffered its last great dispute in the 17th century when Jean de Saint-Clar and his sister Suzanne spent a mere 40 years arguing over whose castle it was.
Suzanne eventually took control but by the next century the castle was abandoned. The family of the current owners took control of the castle in the 19th century and started the long process of restoration.
There are some lovely rooms and furnishings to be seen at Puymartin - above all the spiral staircase, and several fine Aubusson tapestries.
(Note: photo by Calips and subject to copyright)
Visit Chateau de Puymartin (Aquitaine, Dordogne) travel, gites and hotels
Best Prices on Hotels in Chateau de Puymartin - Guaranteed
(see guarantee details) Reserve online, pay at the hotel
The Chateau de Puymartin hotels listed feature descriptions, guest reviews, ratings, location maps, online booking etc. as well as the 'best-price' guarantee. The search for hotels in Chateau de Puymartin is provided by booking.com. General holiday / vacation options- See Dordogne gites for Chateau de Puymartin holiday rentals - Holiday villages in Aquitaine Holidays nearbyLooking for something close by? See a wide choice of hotels, holiday villages and holiday rentals at: Places to Stay near Chateau de Puymartin Chateau de Puymartin Car HireFind locations offering car hire nearby at Chateau de Puymartin car hire VisitSee Visit Chateau de Puymartin for places to visit near Chateau de Puymartin including: a detailed map, villages in bloom and most beautiful villages DiscussAsk questions or leave a comment about Chateau de Puymartin in our Aquitaine forum Airports near Chateau de PuymartinAngouleme airport at 72 km Bergerac airport at 67 km Limoges airport at 69 km Chateau de Puymartin property for saleSee Aquitaine property for sale
|
|
||||||||||||
Places to visit near Chateau de Puymartin, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Chateau de Puymartin.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
14 km: Brantome (town) 22 km: Chateau de Bourdeilles (castle) 5 km: Chateau de Puyguilhem (castle) 21 km: Perigueux (town) 8 km: Saint-Jean-de-Cole (Most beautiful village) 16 km: Thiviers (Market town)
See also Chateau de Puymartin (version Francais)
