Château d'Excideuil

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Château d'Excideuil stands in Excideuil (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 11th century, second half of the 13th century, 14th century, 16th century, 18th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on a rocky outcrop above the Loue valley, Excideuil castle has guarded the route between the Limousin and Périgord regions since the 11th century. Visitors can see two square keeps from the 12th and 13th centuries joined by a wall, a Renaissance-style residence with a corner tower, and an entrance gatehouse with a drawbridge flanked by turrets. The site is split between a privately owned section, the residence and keep, and a section belonging to the town, which is open for self-guided visits.

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What to know

• Only the section owned by the town can be visited freely, while the residence and keep remain private property.
• The site sits on a steep rocky outcrop, so visitors should expect uneven and sloping ground.
• The castle has been fully listed as a historic monument since 2014.
• No admission fee is stated for the freely accessible part.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Excideuil · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24160 Excideuil

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 5 53 55 31 05

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00082526

Period of construction

first half of the 11th century, second half of the 13th century, 14th century, 16th century, 18th century

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2283058
• Mérimée PA00082526
• Official website

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