Chateau de Castelnaud
4 expert reviews
“With a fabulous mountaintop setting, the now-ruined castle of Castelnaud, containing a large collection of medieval arms, is just upstream from Beynac across the Dordogne.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The massive ramparts and metre-thick crenellated walls of this quintessential medieval fortress (occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War) contain an elaborate museum of medieval warfare."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Château de Castelnaud, a genuine medieval fortress complete with machicolated keep, surrounding wall and main building, offers a panoramic view over the Céou and Dordogne valleys."
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Frommer's
"An appropriate setting for a museum dedicated to the military campaigns of the Middle Ages. Armor, swords, and other weapons are on display inside; various war machines can be found outside"
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