Must See Castles in Arrondissement of Sarlat-la-Canéda
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Château de Beynac
Medieval fortress featuring a Romanesque keep and well-preserved ramparts. It played a strategic role during the Hundred Years' War and served as a stronghold.
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Château de Hautefort
The Château de Hautefort is a French château and gardens located in the town of Hautefort in the Dordogne.
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Eyrignac Manor Gardens
Historic 10-hectare gardens featuring intricate topiary art and a blend of French formal, Italian Renaissance, and medieval styles. The estate includes a 200-hectare forest domain and seven distinct themed areas known for their year-round evergreen plantings.
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Puymartin Castle
Historic 13th-century castle featuring architectural styles from the Renaissance to the neo-Gothic period. It contains rare 17th-century mythological painted decors and well-preserved interiors with period furniture and tapestries.
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Château de Fénelon
Medieval fortress and historical monument dating back over 800 years that served as a strategic stronghold and the birthplace of the writer Fénelon. It features furnished rooms, an armory, and a dedicated literary exhibition.
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