MARQUEYSSAC Gardens

The gardens of Marqueyssac: romantic and picturesque

The Gardens of Marqueyssac Perched on rocky spur overlooking the valley of the Dordogne offers you in a magical place one of the most beautiful panorama of the Dordogne.

Surrounding the castle at the roof of Lauze (limestone flats of Périgord) The gardens of Marqueyssac have been designed for the promenade with more than 6 km of walkways lined with 150 000, century-old buisness carved by hand, and embellished with waterfalls, viewpoints, Rock gardens and theatres of greenery...

The park of more than 22 hectares faces on the one hand at the Château de Castelnaud and at the Château de Beynac on the other hand. It is at the centre of the historical Heritage of the Dordogne (Domme, La Roque Gageac, Beynac, Sarlat, Les Milandes...)

The Classé Garden is a masterpiece of topiary art with its hand-carved box.

Visit of the Gardens of Marqueyssac:

Throughout your walk, an illustrated sign will inform you about the history of the valley, its fauna and its flora.

In addition to the free visit, a guided tour (in English and French) is offered on an optional basis and without additional prices from April to September.

On site, children will enjoy the playgrounds, a high course on a net, swings and huts as well as the Turner's workshop on boxwood in season and the Aviary.
In addition you will discover the Boutique-bookshop and enjoy the tea room and restaurant at the chateau and on its panoramic terrace from April to November.

Accessibility of the gardens of Marqueyssac:

The gardens on a promontory remain partially accessible to people with reduced mobility despite the climbs to be crossed.

The surroundings of the castle are relatively easy to reach. The walk of about 900m to the belvedere is wheelchair accessible if necessary.

An electric shuttle is available to visitors on the big aisle from April to the end of September. It reduces the distance to walk to the Belvedere.

Benches are spread all along the walks. You can enjoy the gardens at your own pace.

A disabled parking is available in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the site.

The toilets are equipped to accommodate people with reduced mobility.

For the visually impaired, a Braille tour guide is available at the reception.