Overlooking the River Dronne, Château de Bourdeilles is home to two exceptional residences: one medieval fortress from the XIIIᵉ century and an elegant Renaissance château from the XVIᵉ century. Together, they bear witness to the feudal power and refined art of living that have marked the history of Périgord.
History of the château :
The origins of Bourdeilles go back to an ancient stronghold mentioned as early as 1183, when monks took refuge there with the relics of Saint Sicaire. At the end of the XIIIᵉ century, a feudal building was erected: it still forms the heart of the medieval castle today. Over the centuries, the site found itself at the heart of conflicts between France and England, before being returned to the Count of Périgord by the famous Duguesclin.
At the end of the XVIᵉ century, Jacquette de Montbron had a sumptuous Renaissance palace built, a symbol of restored peace and refinement.
A visit at your own pace :
The castle free visit or with a audio guide. Available in several languages, it accompanies you throughout your visit. Easy to use and suitable for the whole family, it offers audio content, photos, quizzes, panoramas and historical anecdotes to plunge you into the heart of castle life.
Workshops and activities at Château de Bourdeilles :
During the school vacationsChildren explore the château with the enigma booklet provided at the entrance: a fun treasure hunt to discover the history of the site.
They can also take part in creative workshops:
Calligraphy Discover the art of medieval writing, Heraldry Create your own coat of arms and discover the secrets of coats of arms.
Depending on the season, the château also offers dramatized night tours A unique and convivial experience to (re)discover Bourdeilles by candlelight, combining humor, history and emotion.
The virtual reality escape game :
Dive into history with the Château de Bourdeilles escape game!
Equipped with a virtual reality headsetrelive four major periods in the life of the château:
construction of the keep (1284),
the Hundred Years' War,
the Renaissance,
and Templar struggles.
Play the role of a knight, explore the area, solve puzzles and work with your team to complete your mission!
Château de Bourdeilles was last modified: October 24th, 2025 by Semitour
