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Erected on the ridge of the rocky outcrop, that

would secure its defensive position during the Hundred Years’ war, the castle of Castelnaud was abandoned after the French Revolution and later used as a stone quarry, in the XIXth century. Started in 1967, the castle’s restoration continued until 2012. In addition to its outstanding panorama on the Dordogne River, the castle captivates with lots of medieval entertainment for young and old alike.

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The Art of War in the Middle Ages The castle of Castenaud—the most visited castle south of the Loire—is just perfect for those who are knights and maidens at heart. The Medieval Warfare Museum houses a superb collection of weapons and armour. A great adventure going back through the centuries, with medieval entertainment for young and old, firing demonstrations with life size replicas of long-range siege weapons, and dramatised visits by night. From the summer of 2016 the castle’s attractions will include a giant mural, painted in traditional techniques.

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Discover pastry as an art formin the shop windows of the Maison Carré Bakery, at the end of the village. All the great French classics aremade here, but a place of pride is given to the house speciality with a local flavour: the “Carré auxNoix”, walnut squares made with sweet pastry, salted butter caramel, crushed Périgord walnuts, light coffee butter cream and almond paste… Sweet Temptations with a Local Flavour

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