Overview
The medieval castle of Castelnaud is built on a rocky outcrop and offers a splendid panorama on the Dordogne valley.
Through a collection of arms and armours, full-scale reconstructions of war machines (mangonel, trébuchet, pierrière, bricole) you will learn about the art of warfare in the Middle Ages and be shown certain aspects of the lifestyle of the Lords of Castelnaud, with the garden of medieval inspiration and the furnished keep. The path for unguided visits is dotted with signposts, multimedia, interactive terminals, mock-ups. In summer, guided visits on the theme of Medieval Warfare are conducted in French, English and Dutch.
Castelnaud Castle, a Historic Monument, has housed the Medieval Warfare Museum since 1985.
The museum features a vast collection (polearms, swords, daggers, artillery pieces, defensive outfits...). The sober design highlights the collections and provides detailed explanations on the manufacture and use of the weapons and armours. The evolution of the fortification and the besieging techniques is also shown on a slide-show, films and video games available to the public.
The Medieval Warfare Museum
Outside: the war machines which were used to attack the castles, have been identically reconstructed - bricole, pierrière, trébuchet and bombard... Inside the museum: the Artillery Hall, the Great Hall, the keep's Lower Hall, the Arms Hall, the keep's Upper Hall, the Model Room, the Armourer's Workshop.
Medieval tales, puppet shows, trying on armour and costumes, demonstrations of forge and
trebuchet, use of arms and nocturnal shows on offer during the year. Ask for the programme and
consult our internet site: www.castelnaud.com
In summer: numerous medieval activities, guided visits in French, English and Dutch, historical nocturnal
visits at 20h15 (reservation advisable) and refreshments. Shop.
Festival of Medieval artillery: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May
Réception de groupes
Chèques vacances accepted
Rates
Opening period
From 01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012
| Prix adulte | : 8.20 € |
| Prix enfant de 10 à 17 ans (GRATUIT - 10 ans) | : 4.10 € |
| Prix groupe adulte | : 6.80 € |
| Prix groupe enfant | : 2.40 (maternelles), 2.60( primaires),3.40 (secondaires) € |
| Supplément visite guidée adulte | : 30 € |
Ouvert toute l'année - Durée : 1H - Juillet/Août : tarif réduit avant 13H (7.20 € pour les adultes, 3.60 € pour les enfants de 10 à 17 ans, GRATUIT - 10 ans) - Billet jumelé Château de Castelnaud/Jardins de Marqueyssac : 13.40 € pour les adultes, 6.70 € pour les enfants de 10 à 17 ans, GRATUIT - 10 ans. - Visite nocturne à 20H15 en juillet et août sauf week-end : pour les adultes
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