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Les Jardins de MarqueyssacvsChateau des Milandes
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac and Chateau des Milandes are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Chateau des Milandes scores slightly better than Les Jardins de Marqueyssac. Chateau des Milandes ranks #4 in Dordogne with recommendations from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
24220 Vezac
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The Telegraph "Some 150,000 vintage boxwoods, trimmed twice a year by hand, blaze a symmetrical riot of swirls, whirls and curvaceous patterns. " Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Garden fans won’t want to miss these famous manicured gardens, stretching along a rocky bluff overlooking the Dordogne Valley." Full review
Fodor's "For Périgord Noir at its most enchanting, head to the heavenly heights of this hilltop garden in Vézac, just south of Beynac." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Marqueyssac Gardens in the Périgord region of France are not only the most visited in the region but among the most reminiscent of a fairytale landscape." Full review
Chateau des Milandes Lonely Planet Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide Frommer's
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
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Lonely Planet "This 15th-century château, 3km southwest of Beynac, is famous for its fabulous former owner: glamorous dancer, singer and music-hall star Josephine Baker (1906–75)." Full review
Fodor's "Five kilometers (3 miles) from Castelnaud, the turreted Château des Milandes was built around 1489 in Renaissance style, and has lovely terraces and gardens." Full review
Frommer's "This splendid Renaissance castle once belonged to Josephine Baker." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Erected in 1489 by François de Caumont to please his strong-willed wife, this magnificent castle was built in Italian style and considerably remodelled in neo-Gothic style during the 19C." Full review
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Make sure you take time to explore the park as well as the garden, which is the setting for occasional falconry demonstrations.
Frommer's "The home is worth a visit for the history, architecture, gardens, fencing lessons, and birds of prey demonstrations. It is about 30 min. south of Sarlat-la-Canéda." Full review
