Villages of Perigord

Unlike the XIIIth

and XIVth century

feudal fortress, the

Renaissance Wing

of Bourdeilles Castle

was built in times

of peace. It is richly

furnished with XVth

to XIXth century

sideboards, beds,

tables, trunks and

tapestries, displayed

from room to room.

At Les Promenades Restaurant

(above)

Jérémy Derouet concocts wonderful

South-Western style dishes, exclusively

using fresh ingredients. For a romantic

interlude, the Hostellerie des Griffons

(opposite)

offers an atmosphere steeped

in history. There’s everything here for

a well-deserved moment of relaxation,

by the outdoor pool, in the flower

garden, or on the terrace with a view

on the river.

A Breath of Serenity

©BertrandRieger

©LesPromenades

The Bourdeille Family,

first Barony of the Périgord

The outline of Bourdeilles Castle

(above)

stands out from the clear blue sky. Its

massive silhouette vows a faultless defence system. Encircled by walls and curtain

walls, the castle and its keep are the silent guardians of the village history. Two

distinct periods appear: the Romanesque medieval castle in contrast to the richly

furnished Renaissance wing. First barony of the Périgord, the Bourdeille family

kept possession of the castle until 1947, at which date the last descendant’s widow

donated it to the County (département) of Dordogne. Take in eight hundred years

of the fortress’s history as told by Jérôme Mathet, guide and keeper of the site.

24+1 VILLAGES OF PÉRIGORD