Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle — Attraction in Sarlat-la-Canéda

Two stars: because of the complete lack of English descriptions and explanations. This means that at least half of the visitors to the chateau de Castelnaud are not taken seriously; the visitors who do not speak French. In 2018, the absence of English as an international language is no longer of this time.

The chateau de Castelnaud itself is beautiful. Particularly beautifully restored in the 20th century and a great eye for detail. The chateau de Castelnaud is large. Tickets are 10.90 pp. for adults. Pay attention; you need to wait in line for a long time without any shadow. The car-parking is also not free. The route through the chateau de Castelnaud is logical and leads you through the entire castle where a theme is represented in practically every room or part of the castle. There are armories with old weapons from the fifteenth century. Some rooms show how a blacksmith worked in those days. Etc. Everything very extensive and complete. But....

The only signs you'll read in are in French. As a foreign visitor you can therefore only look and miss ANY context about thuis beautiful castle. With so many special items, details and collected objects, it would be nice if an English text (descriptions and explanations) was included. In any part of the castle. You would make the other half of your visitors a...

Very beautiful castle, especially recommended for a visit with children! In the various exhibition rooms, in addition to the elements on display, there were also small Playmobil exhibitions, so that the children could also enjoy the visit! The castle itself is beautiful, really well preserved and offers phenomenal views of the valley and river in the area. At the end of the visit (small signs help you to navigate everything, even without a guide) you will find a small tower room for children with books about castles, knights and the like, as well as Playmobil toys, where the children can play and read! Really amazing, the kids loved it! The children also loved the costumes that were available in an exhibition room. You could choose something from a range of medieval clothing and then sit on a throne provided and take your photo (free of charge, but you take the photos yourself, of course). A wonderful idea! I would definitely recommend a visit for families, but without a stroller, as you can leave one in a designated area in front of the castle. The only thing I didn't like so much, and that's not the castle's fault, was that in winter only one restaurant was open, the one right next to the castle, and unfortunately they weren't good and a bit expensive for what you get. Otherwise, highly...

As someone who enjoys history and castles, castelnaud was a no brainer. But, for my sister, the fact that she fell in love with the beauty and scope of the castle was rather more surprising. I went on an English tour which was, not only in basically fluent English, but was extremely informative and interesting. I took many photos of the horizon, looking out to see three chateaux all looking as if they are ready to pounce. The museum was very interesting and there was enough English for me to understand the different artifacts. Its really your own opinion if you bring young children as there is a steep climb before you get to the castle but it is easily finished. If to sum up this castle/chateau in four words it would have to be "takes your...