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The Chateau de Castelnaud



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The Chateau de Castelnaud


The castle at Castenaud is just off the D57 by the side of the Dordogne river.

It faces the Château Marqueyssac which is worth a visit while you are in the area.

You can see the Château Marqueyssac in the photo below.


Château Marqueyssac

Château  Marqueyssac picture


Chateau-de-Castelnaud


Château de Castelnaud picture

Château de Castelnaud was the base for the English army during the 100 year war.

The French were based across the river at Castle Beynac there is a link at the bottom of the page.

Castelnaud is an interesting place to visit it has a museum displaying weapons from the 100 year war.

It has videos, interactive computers you can see the old kitchens and how food was prepared.

The master armourer will show you how armour was made he will also forge an arrow tip.






The Trebuchet


Château de Castelnaud picture 2

There is a book shop and tavern you can see working models of siege engines like the mangonel

It is a giant sling or the trebuchet. You can see them in the photos.

The best part of the visit is the view down the river.

Château de Castelnaud picture 3


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