Château de Fénelon

To make a day of it

Château de Fénelon stands in Sainte-Mondane (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, 16th century, 17th century). Adult admission costs 11.8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on August 4, 2026.

Standing on a rise above the Dordogne valley, Fénelon castle was raised in the 12th century and kept its double defensive enclosure, round towers and lauze stone roofs. The archbishop François de Fénelon was born here in 1651. Visitors can walk through the courtyards, gatehouses and rooms of this stronghold, reworked until the 17th century and often used as a film location for historical productions.

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What to know

• The castle is open every day, with hours varying by season.
• A visit takes about 90 minutes on average.
• The adult admission fee is 11.80 euros.
• Free parking is available on site.
• Dogs are allowed on a leash, but the site is not accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.

Practical information

Visit duration

90 min

Wheelchair access

Not accessible

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Free parking

No wheelchair access

Where this château is

Sainte-Mondane · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Sainte-Mondane, Dordogne

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

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Heritage status

Listed historic monument (classé)

Mérimée record PA00082878

Period of construction

12th century, 14th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2241121
• Mérimée PA00082878
• Official website

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