Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux

PRUDHOMAT , Lot – Cultural heritage

About

The castle stands at the end of a rocky plateau forming a spur thanks to the presence of a natural fault. Dominating the country known as the land of the four rivers, it was the seat of an important barony from the Carolingian aristocracy of Quercy – the Castelnau de Bretenoux family – already in possession of a fortified residence in the vicinity in the 11th century. During the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle adopted its final configuration. The de Clermont-Lodève family, who inherited the barony in 1530, undertook major work to embellish the austere castle in the middle of the 17th century. This castle is one of the finest examples of medieval military architecture.This castle stands on the edge of a rocky plateau which here forms a spur due to a natural fault in the bedrock. Overlooking the area known as “the four rivers”, it was the seat of an important barony held by the Castelnau de Bretenoux family, descended from the local Carolingian aristocracy, already the possessors of a fortified residence in this area in the 11th C. The castle took on its definitive appearance in the course of the 14th and 15th C. The Clermont-Lodève family, who inherited the barony in 1530, undertook important work to embellish the austere castle in the mid-17th C. This castle is one of the finest examples of the military architecture of the Middle Ages.

Labels : Qualité Tourisme Occitanie Sud de France

Spoken languages : French


Opening

  • From dimanche 1 septembre 2024 to mardi 31 décembre 2024
  • From dimanche 1 septembre 2024 to mardi 31 décembre 2024

Prices

  • From 9€
  • From 7,5€
  • From 0€
  • From 14€

Payment

  • Chèques bancaires et postaux
  • Visa
  • Carte bancaire
  • Cartes de paiement
  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances

Services

Facilities

  • Coach parking
  • Car park
  • Entertainments room
  • Film room
  • Toilets

Services

  • Espace jeux
  • Visites individuelles libres
  • Visites groupes guidées
  • Visites groupes libres
  • Visites individuelles guidées

Activities

  • Atelier pour enfants
  • Atelier pour adultes
  • Conférences
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Atelier pédagogique
  • Animation thématique spécifique
  • Concert

Get there by liO Car or city bus

A moins de 10 mn à pieds de l’arrêt PRUDHOMAT – Château de Castelnau !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : Souillac/Rocamadour/Biars-sur-Cère Tour (877)

Environ 8 min (695 m).

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Groups

  • Minimal number of persons 20
  • Maximal number of persons 40

Location

Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux
“Castelnau” 46130 PRUDHOMAT

Route & access

05 65 10 98 00

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