Château des Milandes

To make a day of it

Château des Milandes stands in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, 19th century, 20th century). Adult admission costs 15 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on November 5, 2026.

The château des Milandes stands on a promontory above the Dordogne valley, in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle. Built at the end of the 15th century for the Caumont family, it was reworked in a neo-Gothic style around 1900 before becoming the home of Joséphine Baker, who lived there with her adopted children until 1968. Visitors can see the rooms she had fitted out, the chapel where she married, and the terraced gardens laid out in the early 20th century.

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What to know

• Adult admission costs 15 euros.
• Dogs are not allowed on site.
• The building is a listed historic monument, along with the wine store, the stables and the park.
• The visit covers the château, the chapel and terraced gardens, which involves walking outdoors.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Not allowed

Parking

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Where this château is

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Dordogne

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

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Château phone number

+33553593121

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00082449

Period of construction

fourth quarter of the 15th century, 19th century, 20th century

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Frequently asked

Château des Milandes: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €15. Child: €9.50. Free for: children under 5, wheelchair users, children with disabilities (on proof).

Why is the château des Milandes famous?

It is known for having been the home of Joséphine Baker, who lived there with her twelve adopted children from 1937 to 1968.

Who built the château des Milandes?

It was built starting in 1489 for the Caumont family, lords of the Périgord region.

Can visitors see the chapel?

The chapel, where Joséphine Baker married in 1947, is part of the protected estate and stands at the far end of the park.

Are dogs allowed at the château des Milandes?

No, dogs are not permitted on the site.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2007231
• Mérimée PA00082449
• Official website

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