Visit the Château de Jumilhac, in Haut Périgord
Visit the Château de Jumilhac, in Haut Périgord
248 m - Jumilhac le Grand
Culture and Heritage
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In the heart of the Isle gorges, this imposing castle dates back to the 12th century. Redesigned during the Renaissance, it was decorated by Antoine Chapelle, 1st Count of Jumilhac (1597), with magical roofs with allegorical ridges surprising in their mysterious diversity.
Transformed and decorated with French terraced gardens by François, 1st Marquis of Jumilhac (1655), it evokes the Chamber of "La Fileuse" (legend and frescoes), the "Queen's" staircase, the paneled Grand Salon , the Louis XIII fireplace in carved wood, the Louis
Château open all year except Christmas and New Year's Day.
From June to September, every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (free or guided tour depending on time), with night visits (candles, torches, music and costumes) on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. (plus Thursdays in July/August).
From April to May and from October to November 15, every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Outside these periods, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment (06.09.61.78.40).
Open during the holidays from February 11 to 26, every day, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The castle remains open in winter!
The gardens restored on two themes associated with the history of the Château: Gold and Alchemy, are accessible from May to October during the opening hours of the Site, independently (30'), associated or not with the visit of the castle.
The roofs (30') are only open to visitors to the Château with a supplement of €2 and depending on the availability of a guide.Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...
Let's visit the Château de Jumilhac together
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