BOURDEILLES CASTLENear Brantôme one of the four baronies of Périgord classified as a Historical Monument.
One has to distinguish in Bourdeilles between two châteaux overlooking the Dronne river from a stony terrace surrounded by a rampart.
The feudal fortress (XIIth - XIVth centuries) is a machicolated enclosure with gemeled windows, dominated by a unique 35 metre-high octagonal donjon composed of 4 vaulted storeys with 2 metre-thick walls. The logis Renaissance (XVIth century) with ceremonial rooms sumptuously decorated, like the richly painted " salon doré " where you will discover, among prestigious furniture (XVth to XIXth centuries), the bed of King Charles Quint and its gold decorations. Opened everyday during the high season. During the low season : opened everyday, but Tuesdays. The guided tour lasts approx. 1 hour Possible visit of the donjon Shop, bookshop. Not accessible to disabled persons Information and reservations Château de Bourdeilles 24310 Le Bourg BOURDEILLES Tel : +33 (0)5 53 03 73 36 PRICES Adults : €8.20 Children (5-12) : €5.30 |
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