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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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This "Most Beautiful Village of France" features several castles, including the imposing hilltop fortress of Castelnaud, which also houses the Museum of Medieval Warfare. Also notable is the Château des Milandes, once owned by Joséphine Baker and now a museum dedicated to her.
Overview of Castelnaud
This "Most Beautiful Village of France" features several castles within its territory, including the imposing hilltop fortress of Castelnaud, which also houses the Museum of Medieval Warfare. Also notable is the Château des Milandes, once owned by Joséphine Baker and now a museum dedicated to her.
Key Details
- Type de lieu: village.
- Intérêt touristique: (recommended).
- Localisation: in the Dordogne department, southwest of Sarlat.
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 475 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 20.9 km².
- Altitude: from 51 to 283 m.
- Site internet: http://www.castelnaud-la-chapelle.net
History of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
What to See and Do
Old medieval houses and steep, winding lanes climbing toward the castle are the village’s main attractions.
Castelnaud Castle
This 13th-century fortress perched above the Dordogne offers a remarkable panorama of the neighboring villages. It also serves as the Museum of Medieval Warfare, with a collection of 200 weapons.
This 13th-century fortress perched above the Dordogne offers a remarkable panorama of the neighboring villages. It also serves as the Museum of Medieval Warfare, with a collection of 200 weapons.
Milandes Castle
This is the castle of Joséphine Baker, who transformed it into a "global village." Visitors can explore both the 15th-century building and a large exhibition dedicated to the artist.
This is the castle of Joséphine Baker, who transformed it into a "global village." Visitors can explore both the 15th-century building and a large exhibition dedicated to the artist.
Périgord Walnut Ecomuseum
The chance to discover all the typical activities of the region's walnut production in an 18th-century farmhouse.
The chance to discover all the typical activities of the region's walnut production in an 18th-century farmhouse.
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Castelnaud Castle
★★★ This 13th-century fortress perched above the Dordogne offers a remarkable panorama of the neighboring villages. It also serves as the…
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Milandes Castle
★★ This is the castle of Joséphine Baker, who transformed it into a "global village." Visitors can explore both the 15th-century building and…
Périgord Walnut Ecomuseum
★ The chance to discover all the typical activities of the region's walnut production in an 18th-century farmhouse.