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Castles in Dordogne, France

26 open to visitors · 314 châteaux listed · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Every château we have listed in this department, with its verification level.

We record 314 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Dordogne, spread across 200 towns and villages.

53 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 43 and the prices of 31 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check. 46 of them are listed historic monuments, the highest level of protection in French heritage law. The dominant period is the Middle Ages, with 149 buildings.

The most visited, with reviews, is Château des Milandes (Milandes Castle) (Castelnaud-la-Chapelle).

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  1. 1

    Château des Milandes (Milandes Castle)

    Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

    The château des Milandes stands on a promontory above the Dordogne valley, in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle.

    Adult €15

  2. 2

    Château de Beynac (Beynac Castle)

    Beynac-et-Cazenac

    Built from the 12th century on a limestone cliff towering 150 metres above the Dordogne river, Beynac castle stood as one of Périgord's key strongholds during the Hundred Years' War.

    Adult €12.50

  3. 3

    Château de Biron (Biron Castle)

    Biron

    The château de Biron rises over the Périgord pourpre area, its origins dating back to the 12th century.

  4. 4

    Château de Hautefort (Hautefort Castle)

    Hautefort

    Perched on a rocky spur in the Périgord Noir, this castle overlooks the village of Hautefort and stands out for a classical architecture unusual in the Dordogne, closer to the châteaux of…

    Adult €13

  5. 5

    Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

    Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

    Facing its old rival Beynac across the valley, Castelnaud castle stands on a rocky spur above the meeting point of the Dordogne and Céou rivers.

    Adult €13.60

  6. 6

    Château de Bridoire (Bridoire Castle)

    Ribagnac

    Perched on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Gardonnette and Grimoudou streams, Bridoire castle reflects eight centuries of history in the Dordogne, from a feudal stronghold to the…

  7. 7

    Château de Commarque (Commarque Castle)

    Les Eyzies

    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.

    Adult €10.50

  8. 8

    Château de Puymartin (Puymartin Castle)

    Marquay

    In Marquay, in the Dordogne, Puymartin castle raises its machicolated towers a few kilometres from Sarlat.

    Adult €11

The 10 most beautiful castles in Dordogne, our selection

Coming this weekend? 33 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Dordogne.

How much does it cost? 30 entry prices in Dordogne, including 4 free castles.

During the holidays, 31 castles open in Dordogne (Christmas holidays).

During the holidays, 30 castles open in Dordogne (February holidays).

During the holidays, 38 castles open in Dordogne (spring holidays).

For the spring long weekends, 30 castles open at Easter 2027 in Dordogne · 37 castles open for the May 2027 long weekends in Dordogne.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Dordogne can you visit?
We record 314 châteaux in Dordogne, across 200 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Dordogne?
Château des Milandes, in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
How many châteaux in Dordogne are listed historic monuments?
46 out of 314. Listing is the highest level of protection in French heritage law; every entry links to its official record in the Mérimée database.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 43 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.