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 Château
Biron
Location: On the D53,
approximately 8km south of Monpazier. This château just slips into
the Dordogne region.
General Info: Entry prices approximately
€5.50
for an adult,
€3.50 for children. Open daily in
high season but closed on Mondays the rest of the year.
Description: This incredibly imposing castle was constructed in
several stages from the 11th - 18th century by the Gontaut-Biron family.
The château can be visited with the aid of a written English guide (guided
French tours also available) which is informative and takes you round all
the sections such as the incredible vaulted kitchens, the chapel, the keep
and much much more.
Our recommendations: Well worth a visit - as castles go this has a
lot to interest the
 children with hidden passageways, dungeons and towers
to explore.
For the children: Our children loved it here - it is a really
pleasant place to spend a morning or afternoon.
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Our favourite Châteaux in
the
Dordogne:
- Château de Beynac
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Château
Biron
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Château de Castelnaud
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Commarque Castle
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Chateau de
Hautefort
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Château
Marqueyssac
-
Les Milandes
There are some excellent websites on châteaux in the
Dordogne including:
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Casteland.Com
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Best of Perigord |
Best
Dordogne Châteaux
The
Dordogne boasts as many as 100 châteaux ranging from ruins to châteaux
that are still inhabited. Many have dramatic settings with splendid
views over the river. The best are a few miles to the
west of Sarlat at Castlenaud and Marqueyssac. The history is
fascinating, dating back to the hundred years
war where the French and English faced each other from their respective
sides of the river!