Is the château of Gavaudun in ruins?

The castle has been in ruins since the late 18th century, with only the keep remaining in a state that can be visited.

How do you get into the château of Gavaudun?

The entrance is through a cave behind the village town hall, from where a spiral staircase leads up to the courtyard and the keep's floors.

How old is the château of Gavaudun?

The site is first mentioned in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt, with parts of the keep dating from the 12th and 14th centuries still visible.

Are there other castles nearby worth visiting?

The châteaux of Biron, in the Dordogne, and Bonaguil, in Lot-et-Garonne, are both close by.

Château de Gavaudun

Gavaudun Castle

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Château de Gavaudun stands in Gavaudun (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Set on a rocky spur above the Lède valley, the château of Gavaudun still raises its tall medieval keep facing the Périgord region. What remains standing, between fragments of curtain walls and the six-storey tower, reflects centuries of feudal history, sieges and noble families who held this strategic passage between the Agenais and Périgord. Entry is through a cave, now located behind the village town hall.

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What to know

Only the 12th-14th century keep remains well preserved, the rest of the castle having fallen into ruin since the Revolution.
Entry is through a cave located behind the current village town hall.
A spiral staircase connects the different levels, meaning the visit involves uneven steps and some physical effort.
The site is located in Lot-et-Garonne, close to the châteaux of Biron and Bonaguil.
The monument is a listed historic monument, the tower since 1862 and the rest of the castle since 1987.

Practical information

Opening hours

August: visites guidées chaque mercredi de 10h00 à 11h00

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Where this château is

Gavaudun · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Le Bourg, 47150 Gavaudun

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Château phone number

+33 5 53 75 10 07

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084131
Period of construction: 13th century

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Is the château of Gavaudun in ruins?: The castle has been in ruins since the late 18th century, with only the keep remaining in a state that can be visited.
How do you get into the château of Gavaudun?: The entrance is through a cave behind the village town hall, from where a spiral staircase leads up to the courtyard and the keep's floors.
How old is the château of Gavaudun?: The site is first mentioned in the 12th century, was destroyed and rebuilt, with parts of the keep dating from the 12th and 14th centuries still visible.
Are there other castles nearby worth visiting?: The châteaux of Biron, in the Dordogne, and Bonaguil, in Lot-et-Garonne, are both close by.