Château de Fénelon

Fénelon castle

Feudal fortress of the Périgord Noir

Set in a double enclosure, the Fénelon castle with its lauze roof, rises to a mighty silhouette above the Dordogne valley. It is unquestionably one of the finest châteaux in Périgord. It was the birthplace of François de Salignac de la Mothe Fénelon (1651-1715), archbishop of Cambrai, tutor to the Children of France and author of the "Adventures of Telemachus". Built on a succession of rocky terraces, it skilfully blends the warlike character of the Middle Ages with the elegance of the Renaissance.

Fénelon is one of the few monuments in the Sarlat region to retain its lauze roof. You can admire a collection of arms and armor, fine furniture and objets d'art from the 15th to 18th centuries. Free, shaded parking.

Allow 1 hour to 1 h 30 for a complete self-guided tour (exterior and interior).

Events at Château de Fenelon

Châteaux en Fête", Saturday April 19 and Sunday April 20, a re-enactment of four military camps: 1st Empire, Second Empire, 1914 War and 1940 Resistance, with 80 extras, horses and period vehicles.

- Friday MAY 2, at 2:30pm, a lecture followed by a book signing by Jean de LA ROCHEFOUCAULD for his book "Le Duc de Bourgogne".