Castles and manor houses in Dordogne Périgord
The Dordogne department: land of a thousand and one castles! In the Middle Ages, Aquitaine, and the Dordogne in particular, was a major area of conflict between France and England: the famous Hundred Years' War. The region was covered with more than a thousand fortified castles. Overlooking the Vézère valley or the Dordogne valley on rocky spurs, but also in Purple Périgord and White Périgord.
From fortified buildings to Renaissance palaces and fortified houses, come and discover the exceptional architectural heritage of the Périgord in a region steeped in history. Numerous châteaux are clustered around the medieval city of Sarlat la Canéda and close to some of France's most beautiful villages.
In this section, you will find our selection of the most beautiful châteaux in the Dordogne open to visitors.
Discover also remarkable gardens and religious monuments and priories...
Château de Montreal
Renaissance castle, historic monument
Located 7 km from Mussidan, the elegant Château de Montréal overlooks the Crempse valley. It is a château from the...
Château des Milandes
Josephine Baker's former home - Birds of prey show
A must-see in Dordogne Périgord! A visit to the Château des Milandes in Castelnaud is a marvellous immersion in castle life at...
Castle of Monbazillac
A must for wine tourism in the Dordogne!
Enter a world of arts and aromas Overlooking the Dordogne valley, 10 minutes from Bergerac, the Château de Monbazillac...
Château de l'Herm
An autentic site, a marvel of flamboyant architecture
Château de l'Herm, a masterpiece of flamboyant Gothic architecture built between 1500 and 1520 by Jean de Calvimont, will be abandoned...
Castelnaud Castle
Medieval castle, museum of medieval warfare in the Dordogne
Château de Castelnaud dominates the Dordogne valley, facing Château de Beynac on the other side of the...
Château de Losse and its gardens
Château et Jardins de Losse, Renaissance in Périgord
Château et Jardins de Losse - Renaissance in Périgord Overlooking the Vézère river, Château de Losse is a splendid residence dating from plaisance...
Marqueyssac Gardens
Romantic, picturesque gardens overlooking the Dordogne - a masterpiece of topiary art
The gardens of Marqueyssac, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Dordogne valley, offer you one of the most beautiful...
Château l'Evêque in Périgord
One of the thirty most beautiful castles in Périgord!
Château l'Evêque in Périgord was a fortress from the 11th century onwards, and the present château was built and remodeled in the 14th, 15th and 16th...
Château de Beynac
The Dordogne's iconic medieval fortress
Château de Beynac is one of the best preserved and most famous castles in Périgord. It was built in the 12th century by...
Barrière Castle
A ruin in good condition
Château de Barrière dates back to 1312, and was built by the de Barrière family in the 13th century, with a keep surrounded by a moat...
Mareuil Castle
Seat of one of the four baronies of Périgord
Château de Mareuil is a medieval castle located in the Périgord Vert region, high above the town of Mareuil. Built in the Middle Ages,...
Parc du Château de Campagne
Domaine de Campagne, park, arboretum and château
The park at Campagne, between Le Bugue, Saint Cyprien and les Eyzies-de-Tayac, is open all year round and free of charge (closed from...
Château de Marzac
The first giant "Château Escape-Game" in a wild and majestic setting
Enter a totally private estate, open to the public for the first time in its history in summer 2020: Château de Marzac. This...
Castle ofExcideuil
Fortress guarding the passage from Périgord to Limousin
Château d'Excideuil is located in the north-east of the Dordogne department in the green Périgord region. It is a fortress castle...
Castle of Bourdeilles
Travelling through the Middle Ages and Renaissance
Built on a rocky outcrop, the Château de Bourdeilles features two exceptional buildings A 13th-century medieval fortress...
Château de Varaignes Musée des Tisserands
Weavers and Charentaise Workshop-Museum
Château de Varaignes was built in the 14th century and underwent many changes up to the 16th century. Left to its own devices, it...
Castle of Hautefort
Château de Hautefort, experience the beauty!
Set on a rocky spur, Hautefort is an ancient medieval fortress transformed in the 17th century by the Marquis du...
Maison Forte de Reignac
Troglodytic "cliff castle" unique in France, torture museum
The fortified house of Reignac has been preserved in exceptional condition since the 14th century and is entirely period...
Biron Castle
An exceptional stone giant!
Château de Biron, one of the 4 baronies of Périgord along with Beynac, Biron and Mareuil, boasts an impressive architectural ensemble. Aux...
Château de Jumilhac
8 Centuries of History, Art and Architecture in Haut-Périgord
Just like Saint-Yrieix, 12 kilometers away, the Château de Jumilhac formed a defensive line on the Limousin-Périgord border during the...