Villages of Perigord

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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.

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

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.

24+1 VILLAGES OF PÉRIGORD