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© Philippe Roy
© Bertrand Rieger
© Philippe Roy
© Le MèLoKo
Built in 1670, the
castle chapel is
dedicated to Saint
Eloi. The chapel
is set in a round
tower, accessible
by a gallery in the
castle’s East Wing. Of
particular note, the
dome’s trompe l’oeil
patterned ceiling.
There’s everything here to indulge lovers
of gourmet food, fresh produce and
conviviality: traditional cuisine at the
Hôtel des Voyageurs (Saint-Agnan)
B
,
gourmet notes at the Auberge du Parc,
the Petits Plaisirs and the Troubadours
restaurants, present day atmosphere
Chez Cathy or seventy’s at LeMèLoKo
(opposite)
. Go to À la Ferme du Cochon
Gourmand (La Peyre hamlet)
C
, to
taste the typically perigordian beans
with pork rinds.
Gourmet Time
B
C
D
H
A
G
E
F
1km
Hautefort
Boisseuilh
Sainte-Trie
Temple-Laguyon
Saint-Raphaël
Badefols-d’Ans
Cherveix-Cubas
Tourtoirac
Nailhac
D704
D72
D111
D704
D62
D71
D71
D62
D67
D5
Seventeenth Century Classicism
Like the great majority of the Dordogne’s castles, Hautefort
A
, can claim medieval
origins. Totally transformed in theXVIIth century, the castle’s defensive systemsmade
way to large French formal gardens
(above)
as the fortress was turned into a stately
residence. Visitors can immerse themselves in the resplendent regal atmosphere as
they discover the furnished apartments, reception rooms, the chapel, and the Tower
of Brittany with its underground passageways
(below)
. EveryWednesday night during
the summer, entertaining dramatised tours reveal the major and minor, secrets of
history. And from April 1st, the castle hosts an exhibition called: “50 Years of Cinema
at Hautefort”.
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