Castle Lacypierre — Attraction in Sarlat-la-Canéda

With so many castles in the area it’s difficult to pick the right ones to visit if you’re on holidays. By chance, we visited this one today. And it was one of the most interesting tours we have attended, although the guide (the daughter of the latest owners) only spoke French and I don’t understand 90% of it. She provided a written guide, extremely detailed. The castle’s history, but mainly the family story and the chateau restoration process...

Beautiful small castle lovely renovated by Isabelle - our guide - and her family. It was one of the highlights of our stay, make sure to visit and hear its fascinating story as it’s definitely worth it. There’a also a lovely circular walk around the area starting from just outside the castle, along easy paths through...

Beautiful small chateau, restored lovingly by its owners. Wonderful history given by the owner in French but also an English guidebook. Only downside is its not self guided so if you don't speak French you spend a lot of time waiting around, although the hostess does try to speak as slowly as she can....