Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Château de Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Medieval fortress and military museum in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France.
The medieval fortress stands 525 feet above the Dordogne River, featuring thick stone walls, defensive towers, and a central courtyard within its fortified structure.
Records from 1214 detail the castle's involvement in the Albigensian Crusade under Bernard de Casnac, followed by multiple sieges during the Hundred Years' War.
The Military Museum contains 250 authentic weapons, armor pieces, and warfare items, displaying the evolution of medieval combat equipment through the centuries.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds, museum exhibits, and watch demonstrations of medieval siege engines, with guided tours available in multiple languages.
The castle houses functioning replicas of medieval siege machines, including a trebuchet capable of launching projectiles using historical construction methods.
Location: Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Website: https://castelnaud.com/
Address: Rte de la Monnaie, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-20:00
Phone: +33553313000
Website: https://castelnaud.com
GPS coordinates: 44.81583,1.14889
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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