How do you get to Commarque castle?

Visitors reach the site via a stone track followed by a wooded path of about 600 metres, which makes access difficult for those with reduced mobility.

Is Commarque castle inhabited?

No, it consists of ruins that have been a listed historic monument since 1943, bought and restored by the Commarque family since 1968.

How long does the visit take?

A visit takes around 90 minutes on average.

Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.

Is there parking on site?

Three free car parks are available, two of them shaded.

Château de Commarque

Commarque Castle

Les Eyzies

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €10.50
Child: €7
Reduced: €8.50

Free for The valley is accessible and free for people with reduced mobility

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Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration: 90 min
Where: Les Eyzies

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Château de Commarque stands in Les Eyzies (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century). Adult admission costs 10.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

In the Beune valley, between Les Eyzies and Sarlat, the ruins of Commarque castle stand on a rocky spur reached by a track and then a wooded path of about 600 metres. Founded around the 12th century at the request of the abbots of Sarlat, the site passed from the Knights Hospitaller of Saint John to the powerful Beynac family, who built most of the defences still visible today. Visitors can see a double keep, several towers that once served as dwellings, a chapel and the remains of an entire medieval settlement, abandoned in the 18th century and restored since its purchase in 1968.

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What to know

Allow around 90 minutes to visit the site.
Access is on foot via a wooded path of about 600 metres, not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
The adult admission fee is 10.50 euros.
Three free car parks are available, two of them shaded.
Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Practical information

Opening hours

From 3 April to 30 September 2026

Annual closures : Annual closure from October to March (from 4 Oct. 2026 to April 2027)

Prices

Adult: €10.50
Child: €7
Reduced: €8.50

Free for The valley is accessible and free for people with reduced mobility

Visit duration: 90 min
Wheelchair access: Grounds accessible
Dogs: Allowed on a lead
Parking: 3 free car parks, 2 of them shaded: a public car park (7min/600m from the château), a coach car park with a turning area, and a car park for people with reduced mobility

The valley is accessible and free for people with reduced mobility. Otherwise, access is subject to an entry fee of €2.00. The third car park is for people with reduced mobility.

On site

Toilets
Food and drink
Gift shop
Picnic area
Child-friendly

Where this château is

Les Eyzies · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Les Eyzies, Dordogne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00082535
Period of construction: 12th century, 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Château de Commarque: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €10.50. Child: €7. Reduced: €8.50. Free for: the valley is accessible and free for people with reduced mobility.
How do you get to Commarque castle?: Visitors reach the site via a stone track followed by a wooded path of about 600 metres, which makes access difficult for those with reduced mobility.
Is Commarque castle inhabited?: No, it consists of ruins that have been a listed historic monument since 1943, bought and restored by the Commarque family since 1968.
How long does the visit take?: A visit takes around 90 minutes on average.
Are dogs allowed?: Yes, as long as they are kept on a leash.
Is there parking on site?: Three free car parks are available, two of them shaded.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website