Château de Caudon

Château de Caudon is a castle from the early 1800s built with a rectangular main structure and two side pavilions under slate roofs. The property spans about seven hectares and includes vegetable gardens, park grounds, and boxwood-lined paths that form a natural maze.

The castle was built between 1805 and 1835 by Jacques de Maleville, a legal scholar who helped shape the French civil code. His son later expanded the property by adding outbuildings and an orangery.

The orangery served as a studio for painter Lucien de Maleville, reflecting how the estate became a creative retreat for artists over time. Visitors can see how different rooms adapted to various purposes across generations.

The grounds are open to visitors who can walk through the gardens, park, and boxwood-lined pathways. Plan time to explore the maze-like layout of the paths, which works best when wandered slowly without a specific route.

A monolithic chapel carved directly into the rock stands on the grounds, complete with a bell tower built into its stone wall and positioned along the Dordogne River. This rare carved structure creates a striking connection between the built heritage and the natural river landscape.

Location: Domme

GPS coordinates: 44.82306,1.23667

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28