Château De Gavaudun
Château De Gavaudun
4.3
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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4.3
133 reviews
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aureliebaron1978
299 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Unique experience, the Castle is a must for its rise and its point of view. The steps to climb are impressive, the treasure trail for children is great as well as shields and swords. The booklet guide is very useful. Hang on tight and take the flashlight from your cell phones, the view is deserved.
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Written October 23, 2024
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Nlcrjsmum
Birmingham, UK30 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Stunning views across a beautiful village. We had the place to ourselves as we navigated the many steep and winding steps. Going up was ok, coming down a little scary. You definitely need to heed the instructions to wear appropriate shoes.
An amazing architectural feat to have been built 1000 years ago. Enough information plaques around to give an understanding of how the original building might have looked. But where would the we'll have been, I'd love to have been informed.
An amazing architectural feat to have been built 1000 years ago. Enough information plaques around to give an understanding of how the original building might have looked. But where would the we'll have been, I'd love to have been informed.
Written April 20, 2022
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chimayred
Durham, NH2,608 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
we drove to and through this en route to Sarlat. We were a little jeg lagged and reallyl only stopped there to say good bye to our friend who had led us there. Stunning and very typical castle built right on a crag. We didn't go in. Looked like a typical French castle, which is to say one or two of these would be enough but it was really cool. There are just so many castles, cathedrals, bastides you can see but if you are driving through this area this is a worthwhile detour.
Written October 4, 2014
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MichaelandSandie
Lot-et-Garonne, France45 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Chateau Gavaudun - fortress historic site and monument built on a rocky spur, towers over the village below and over the valley. In the middle ages Gavaudun valley was also the place where lepers got sent the "Lepers cave". There isn't a great deal to see inside the castle, fortress architecture, see the dungeon through the entrance carved in the rock.
There are breath-taking views down the valley from the top of the 70m-high keep.
There are audio and written guides and a small gift shop. Be careful there are a lot of steep narrow staircases cut into the stone to climb, but don't let that you put off.
There are breath-taking views down the valley from the top of the 70m-high keep.
There are audio and written guides and a small gift shop. Be careful there are a lot of steep narrow staircases cut into the stone to climb, but don't let that you put off.
Written August 20, 2018
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FionabT
Newbury, UK27 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
This chateau-fort is a great place to visit with children, but probably not too young. My grandsons of 6 really enjoyed the excitement of it, but there are a lot of steep stone steps, not suitable for anyone who has problems with knees or hips! You are given good audio info with a torch, which is needed! Views are amazing once you reach the too.
I would not want to do this chateau in full summer as there was a lot of climbing. It was good to wander around the grounds afterwards and there was some sort of treasure hunt for the children
( in French) in the form of numbered scrolls.
Sadly the cafe at the bottom was closed.
It was a great success with the children and us adults! Reasonable entrance fees too. Children under 7 free
I would not want to do this chateau in full summer as there was a lot of climbing. It was good to wander around the grounds afterwards and there was some sort of treasure hunt for the children
( in French) in the form of numbered scrolls.
Sadly the cafe at the bottom was closed.
It was a great success with the children and us adults! Reasonable entrance fees too. Children under 7 free
Written September 2, 2014
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peterpiperpickedapec
London, UK494 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
A very unusual site with the relatively small castle spectacularly built onto and into a natural rock. Climbs are very steep up very narrow stairs. The views from the top are fantastic. Interesting architectural features. Plenty of parking, nice picnic areas and a pretty little village make for a very nice half day trip. The €5 entry fee is well worth it.
Written August 30, 2018
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Phil K
Sydney, Australia361 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
There's not much left of what was once atop a 100 metre long crag of rock but what's there holds a fascination for anyone who enjoys ruined castles and the history of this part of France. A warning for anyone with a physical disability: this is a hard site to access and involves some serious climbing up very basic spiral steps hewn into the rock. It can be dangerous for the unfit. But if you're up to the climb you'll be rewarded with a genuine adventure and magnificent views from the top. Ask the person at the ticket office for a guide in English - there's a scholarly one available. If you make it to the top of the donjon (tower) you'll wonder how this place could ever have been captured.
Written September 16, 2015
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Vall47
Villeneuve14 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We chanced upon the chateau whilst searching for a geocache - great history and presentation, fascinating glimpse into the history of the village
Written August 4, 2015
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Patricia B
Graeagle, CA18 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Interesting, especially use of woods in paneling and tapestries hanging in some of the rooms. Open hours limited.
Written March 15, 2015
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Elizabeth N
County Kildare, Ireland8 contributions
Jul 2019
We took a visit here and we really enjoyed it. The audio gave the history in English for each stage. Be careful on the steps.The views over the valley below was lovely.
Written August 28, 2019
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Bonsoir, l'accès est-il déconseillé à une personne sujette au vertige ?
Written June 28, 2017
Bonjour
Le Château est construit sur un éperon rocheux haut de 40 mètres puis le donjon culmine à 70 mètres par rapport à la rivière qui traverse le village.
On accède au château par une grotte naturelle avec des marches irrégulières.
Le vertige n'est donc pas impossible mais la sensation de vertige est différente pour chaque personne. On peut très bien monter sans regarder à l'extérieur et se sentir protéger par le rocher et les remparts ou alors avoir ne pas pouvoir monter du tout.
Written June 30, 2017
Bonjour
Pour accéder au château, il faut emprunter des marches taillées dans le rocher. Ces marches sont irrégulières.
Il y en a également dans le donjon.
L'accès est difficile voir impossible malheureusement pour les personnes en difficultés motrices.
Written October 18, 2016
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