Villages of Perigord

Bridoire, by Day and by Night

FOR CASTLE LOVERS

At the heart of the Monbazillac vineyards, Bridoire Castle is the most visited privately-owned

heritage building, in the Bergerac region. Over a hundred exact replicas of indoor and outdoor

historical games can be discovered here. It is also the setting for memorable candlelit tours on

Thursday and Saturday nights from July 16th to August 22nd. Equestrian shows, wine tasting,

singing and costumed interpreters make for varied entertainment.

CHÂTEAUDE BRIDOIRE

24240 Ribagnac

FromMarch 26th to Novem-

ber 2nd +33 6 06 42 58 59

www.chateaudebridoire.com See Monbazillac page 101

Milandes Castle is forever linked to music-hall star Josephine Baker. The memorabilia of her

lifetime achievements are displayed here: the entertainer’s wax Grevin Museum statue, furniture,

haute couture costumes and famous accessories such as the artist’s banana belt. For the past

ten years, the castle has been undergoing a huge renovation project.

Do not miss:

the tour of the gardens and the falconry display.

On the Castle route, between Sarlat and Les Eyzies, the proud crenellated towers of Puymartin

castle draw the eye. The building is renowned for its beautiful White Lady deceased in the

XVIth century, whose ghost still haunts the castle, according to the villagers…

Josephine Baker’s Home

Puymartin, Haunted by the White Lady

CHÂTEAUDESMILANDES

24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

FromMarch 26th to Novem-

ber 13th +33 5 53 59 31 21

www.milandes.com See page 47

CHÂTEAUDE PUYMARTIN

24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda

FromApril to November

+33 5 53 59 29 97

www.chateau-puymartin.com See page 143

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Patrick Sermadiras de Pouzols de Lile, owner

of this estate, which has belonged to his

family for the last 500 years, invites you

to visit his impressively extensive gardens.

At the heart of the Black Périgord, Eyrignac

Manor Gardens come in all shades of green:

yews, boxes, hornbeams and cypresses

are the main species of the garden.

EYRIGNACGARDENS

24590 Salignac

FromApril1stto30th:10a.m.-7p.m.

May 1st to Sept. 30th: 9.30 a.m.-7p.m.

+33 5 53 28 99 71

www.eyrignac.com

MARQUEYSSAC

HANGINGGARDENS

24220 Vézac

+33 5 53 31 36 36

www.marqueyssac.com See page 27

Eyrignac, Sculpted

Topiary Harmony

Let yourself be enchanted by some

four miles of shady walks, framed by

150,000 hand-clipped centenary box

trees, featuring pavilions, rock gardens

and waterfalls. Candlelit evenings

organised in the Marqueyssac Gardens

every Thursday in July and August

provide a truly Romantic moment...

Marqueyssac,

Verdant Romanticism

Backed by the cliffs, at the meeting

of the Dordogne and Vézère Rivers, Limeuil

Botanical Gardens are an invitation to a total

immersion into art and nature. If you are with

children, head for the colour, witches or insect

gardens. Aesthetical and educational these

gardens will delight young and old alike.

Limeuil,

Twofold Appeal

LIMEUIL PANORAMIC GARDENS

Place des Fossées, 24510 Limeuil

+33 5 53 73 26 13

www.jardins-panoramiques-limeuil.com See page 95

GARDEN ENVY?