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Land of 1001 castles
The Dordogne features an impressive built heritage: Romanesque churches, farms, wine estates, manors
and of course the ‘1001 castles’ that the Dordogne is known for. These show an incredible diversity due
to the successive periods of their construction, destruction and restoration: their very walls tell of war
and peace. Perched high above the Dordogne Valley, Beynac castle conceals splendid fortified dwellings
that face off with Castelnaud castle’s stout towers. Bourdeilles castle represents two very different
periods, including a feudal fortress and a Renaissance pleasure castle with a marvellous collection of
period furniture. Don’t miss Les Milandes, a castle that belonged to Josephine Baker and Jo Bouillon;
Hautefort castle, surrounded by classical French-style gardens; Monbazillac castle, in the heart of the
vineyards… And the list goes on.
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Hautefort castle