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Overlooking the vallée de l'Isle, the castle Jumilhac impresses by the variety of its slates, its sharp turrets, and its pepper pot roof. It was built after 1581, on a strong, very old castle and was completed in the XVIIth century. Called the "black pearl of the high Périgord. Tel: 0553524297 or out of season 0553525862. June 1 to Sept 30 open every day 10h to 19h and 21H30 to 23H30 Tues. (+ Thurs. in July and Aug. ) private visits by appointment out of season for minimum of four people.


While descending, one discovers the castle Puyguilhem, jewel of the Renaissance in the Périgord, it certainly has the most original and richest interior and outside sculptures.  Tel : 0553056565. Open every day in season out of season closed on mondays, admission: 5,30 Euros (children 3,30 Euros)

 

A few kilometers from Saint Crépin of Auberoche, 7 km from Brantôme is the castle Richemont. It was constructed from 1564 to 1581 by Pierre of Bourdeilles, alias the famous columnist  Brantôme, who wrote his works there and lived there until he died.  A member of the French association for historical residences and open everyday from July 15. to August 31. Open all year round for groups upon reservation. Tel / fax : 0553057281


Dominating the Dronne, the castle Bourdeilles was the seat of one of the four baronies of the Périgord. It is in fact two castle structures on a walled terrace; a  medieval fortress and  medieval castle and a Renaissance castle, richly decorated rooms house prestigious furniture. Tel : 0553056565. Open every day in season out of season closed on Tuesdays, admission: 5,30 Euros (children 3,30 Euros)

 

To the north of the Périgord Blanc perched high on a rock is the castle Hautefort. Home in the 12th century to Bertran de Born. He was a famous Troubadour who first sang "sirventès" (songs criticizing politicians of the time) One of the most prestigious chateaux in the south west of France, and classified as a historical monument, it is surrounded by a park and gardens of exceptional beauty designed à l'anglaise. Superb furniture of the 17th and 18th century. Tel: 055350 5123 Web site  Feb/March : 14h to 18h April/May: 10h to 12h30 and 14h à 18h30 June/July/Aug/Sept : 9h30 to 19h / Oct/Nov: 14h to 18h. Chateau + gardens Adults: 8.5 Euros Children (7-14): 4 Euros Gardens Adults: 5 Euros Children (7-14): 2,50 Euros Also visit the ancient hospice and Museum of medicine in Hautefort

On the banks of a river, the castle Bories attests to all the charm of the renaissance. At the door of Périgueux, It preserves one of the most beautiful Gothic kitchens of the Périgord. 

In the heart of the Périgord and the valley of prehistory is the castle Losse. The apartments are decorated with very beautiful furniture, testimony to life under the last Valois and the first Bourbons. Wonderful gardens. Tel/ fax : 0553508008 www.chateaudelosse.com Open every day from Easter to 30 Sept. April - May - Sept: 11h - 18h  June - July - August: 10h - 19h.

A few kilometers to the East, you can visit the manor of Eyrignac. From this family residence, inhabited and furnished since the XVIIe century, emanates a sarladais  charm.The French gardens, dating to the XVIII century, are exceptional and considered to be one of the most beautiful gardens in France. The gardens of the Manoir d'Eyrignac are open every day of the year :1 April to 31 May 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm till sunset :June July, August and September from 9:30am to 7pm with no interruption : 1 October to 31 March 10:30am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm till sunset. Tel :0553289971 Adults: 8 Euros Children (7-14): 4 Euros

Nearer to Sarlat, the castle Puymartin has preserved, with its furniture, its tapestries and its paintings, an indefinable intimacy that can only exist by the tie of generations. With advance reservations it is also possible to spend a night in the chateau. Tel: 0553592997. Open every day,admission: 6 Euros(children 3 Euros)

The castle Beynac was one of the four baronies of the Périgord. A magnificient feudal castle perched on the side of the Dordogne river. In the apartments are the preserved panelling and painted ceilings of the XVII century. Main location for the films Chocolate and Joan of Arc. Tel: 0553295040. Open every day, admission: 7 Euros (children 3 Euros)

Dominating the Dordogne from its elevated position, the castle Milandes, begun in 1449 by F.de Caumont, was the old residence and " nursery " of singer Joséphine Baker. The the XV century chapel remains a jewel. 14 rooms to visit and falconry displays daily. www.milandes.com  Open every day, admission: 7,50 Euros (children 5,50 Euros, under -10s free)

Overhanging the whole valley, the castle Castelnaud  today houses a war museum  of the Middle Ages. Listed as the finest medieval war museum in Europe, a new wing is being built to rehouse the weapons currently on display in the chateau. 2005 heralds the arrival of a Manganum (medieval catapult). Tel:0553313000 www.castelnaud.com Open every day, admission: 7 Euros (children 3,50 Euros, under -10s free)

The castle Biron is the prestigious witness to the size and the strength of one family (the Gontaut Birons)who held the fief for eight centuries and to whom we owe this exceptional architectural heritage.

In the hills between the Isle and the Dordogne, is the architectural prince of the region, the castle Montreal. A Renaissance Fortress conceived by the Pontbriants this castle of the XII century houses a collection of portraits and unique stone statuary. 

Finally, the castle Monbazillac, constructed in the middle of the XVI century, keeping vigil over the prestigious vineyard of Monbazillac. It houses a museum of wine, of arts and popular traditions and périgourdin furniture.