Chateu Castelnaud La Chapelle

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Built on a rocky outcrop in the heart of the Dordogne, 9km from Sarlat, the Château de Castelnaud offers a magnificent panoramic view over the …

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Sep 23, 2024
Stunning views, interesting history very well presented in displays, videos and of course the huge war mechanisms! Lots of steps, climbs and towers to overcome but well worth it. Full review by neilcoyb2018
Sep 11, 2024
This is a great place to visit all-round, but in particular the English language tour was a cracker. Ours was with a young guy called Adrian. It was easily up to Horrible Histories standard. He shoul… Full review by DapsterUK
Sep 2, 2024
While this place for me was less than amazing, I will say the views from the castle of the surrounding countryside is breath-taking. I have seen so many European medieval historic sites with all its … Full review by Jim W

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Is this location dog friendly?
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Dogs are allowed at Chateau de Castelnaud on a leash -- since parts of this castle are essentially a museum, I would hope it would be a short leash--however, there are outside areas.
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How difficult is the attraction for someone with limited mobility? My traveling companion uses a cane or a walker and has …
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How difficult is the attraction for someone with limited mobility? My traveling companion uses a cane or a walker and has difficulty with stairs, especially those without railings that are uneven. Will she be able to enjoy a visit?
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It is difficult for persons with limited mobility. You need to walk on uneven terrain at least even for the limited visit. The full visit requires difficult medieval stairs. I'm guessing your …
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It is difficult for persons with limited mobility. You need to walk on uneven terrain at least even for the limited visit. The full visit requires difficult medieval stairs. I'm guessing your companion cannot do that. The limited mobility itinerary gives more of an outside view. Unfortunately I don't think it is cheaper. It is also a question of endurance. If she walks slowly but can persist for 300 yards one way she could do it. It does go up and down. My father is 78 and is easily short of breath decided not to do it. My mom, same age, did it but we guided her in the dark stairs.
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We are intending on visiting the Chateau in September this year. Do the demonstrations only happen in July Aug or …
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We are intending on visiting the Chateau in September this year. Do the demonstrations only happen in July Aug or do they continue all year round? Thanks so much
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Hi. Check the website from the Castle itself. It has a diary of events, which only mentions animations until June. When we went there mid september 2014, there were none. It looks …
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Hi. Check the website from the Castle itself. It has a diary of events, which only mentions animations until June. When we went there mid september 2014, there were none. It looks like the demonstrations are commensurate with attendance, and at this period of the year, it's fairly quiet. (All the kids go back to school in september, in France.) All the more time - and room - to enjoy peacefully the old stones and the quiet of the countryside! Enjoy! Rom
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