Château des Milandes, Renaissance castle and restaurant in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France.
Château des Milandes blends Gothic and Renaissance styles with large windows, wide terraces, multiple towers, and spiral staircases that overlook the Dordogne valley below. The building reflects the shift from fortress-like structures to homes designed for comfort and views.
Building started in 1489 when the Caumont family wanted a comfortable home rather than a defensive fortress. The property later became connected to broader changes in French society and artistic life during the 1900s.
The castle holds the memory of Josephine Baker, who made her home here and left her mark on the place. Her presence comes alive through displays of her stage costumes and personal possessions.
The castle is open daily with guided tours and falconry demonstrations available to visitors. The grounds include a restaurant where you can eat indoors or on outdoor areas overlooking the landscape.
The gardens were designed by Jules Vacherot and host regular falconry shows where birds of prey fly against the castle backdrop. These demonstrations connect historical hunting practices with the building's modern visitor experience.
Location: Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Inception: 1489
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Address: Château des Milandes, 257 Rte Joséphine Baker, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33553593121
Website: http://milandes.com
GPS coordinates: 44.82361,1.11333
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region contains historic and natural sites often overlooked by traditional tourist routes. The area features military castles such as Bonaguil with its seven 13th-century towers, underground churches carved into limestone in Saint-Émilion and Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, as well as caves decorated with Paleolithic paintings like that of Villars. Medieval villages such as Talmont-sur-Gironde preserve their original layout and overlook the Gironde estuary. From Dordogne to the Pyrenean foothills, the region presents rock-hewn forts like Maison Forte de Reignac, Benedictine abbeys established since the 8th century in Brantôme, and Romanesque churches like the Collegiate Church of Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat. The Vayres and Roquetaillade castles demonstrate the evolution of fortified architecture from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. These sites reflect the military, religious, and cultural history of the region and provide diverse examples of southwestern France's architectural heritage.
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