Chateau de Castelnaud, Dordogne
Chateau de Castelnaud and the museum of war in the middle ages.
On the southern side of the Dordogne River, between Domme and Beynac, Castelnaud is another magnificent castle, with the anticipated splendid views across miles of countryside. This is the most visited chateau in south-west France, both for the castle itself and the associated displays in the museum. And rightly so.
Castelnaud castle was built in the 12th century. It contains a collection of arms and armaments, copies of medieval war machines and various animations of medieval life throughout the day. Plus the chateau and views are superb.