Dordogne Castles and Chateaux
The Dordogne region of France is reputed to have 1001 castles and chateaux. Many of these castles are open to the public.
Some of the most popular chateaux in the Dordogne are shown below.
(Note: Chateau de Castelnaud is on the southern side of the River Dordogne but is such a magnificent castle that it deserves a mention here as well as on our partner site southofthedordogne.com. Cross the River to see it!)
Château de Commarque, les Eyzies
Chateau de Montreal, Issac (near Mussidan)
Chateau de Bourdeilles, Brantome
Chateau de Fénelon, Sainte Mondane (between Sarlat and Souillac)
Chateau de Jumilhac, Thiviers
Chateau de Puyguilhem, Villars
Maison Forte de Reignac, Tursac near les Eysies
see also Montfort chateau, and for a different type of historical monument visit the Chancelade Abbey near Perigueux
You can also visit the Dordogne castles and chateau at Dordogne castles and chateaux , now with an interactive google map
Dordogne castles Photo Gallery (click any photo to expand)
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