Sightseeing & heritage

Le Château d'Excideuil

24160 Excideuil

This 12th-century fortress boasts the only square double keep in the Périgord, its appearance softened by a Renaissance gatehouse. It has witnessed both tragic moments (it was besieged twice by Richard the Lionheart) and marvellous ones, thanks to the delicate poetry of Giraut de Bornelh, whom Dante considered one of the greatest troubadours. Come and experience the lingering echoes of love and fury at this iconic medieval site in the Périgord. The part owned by the local council is open free of charge all year round: you can wander freely along the ramparts and through the courtyard, admire the panoramic view over the Loue valley, and, from June to October, explore the exhibitions of paintings, photographs, sculptures and more in the castle’s halls... Visitor guide available at the tourist information office.

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Listing provided by Isle-Auvézère (updated by the source on 17/11/2025).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 23 October 2026.