The 12th century Château de Castelnaud stands high over the Dordogne valley, with magnificent views of the Châteaux of Beynac, Jardins de Marqueyssac and the medieval village of La Roque-Gageac.
This one-time fortress is now given over entirely to displaying the art of warfare in the Middle Ages. Inside, it has a unique private collection of arms and armour, as well as furniture from the period. Outside, you will find reconstructions of war machines, such as siege catapults and giant crossbows, in actual size. These are reinforced by models and videos, explaining a medieval château's different methods of attack and defence.
Guided tours are available in French, English and Spanish. These are aimed at adults and last around 45 minutes.
