Bridoire Castle A castle that hit the headlines!

Bridoire, a castle that hit the headlines!

In the heart of the Monbazillac vineyard, discover the incredible history of a castle which almost disappeared in the 20th century! Bridoire saw its construction spread from the end of the 12th century to the 19th century. Inhabited by the Foucauld family from 1806 to 1938, the castle was sold. Bridoire then became the scene of a political-media saga linked to Bokassa and gradually fell into neglect in the 1980s. 30 years of looting followed before the expropriation and repurchase of the castle by the Guyot family in 2011.

In 2012 , after major work, the castle opened its doors to the public for the first time.

Bridoire is now saved and inhabited all year round by its owners.

Today it is the liveliest site in Bergerac with its 15 furnished rooms on 3 levels and its stables with horses and mini ponies. Bridoire is also Le Château des Jeux: 100 old-fashioned and giant games for all ages indoors and in the castle park ( archery and crossbow shooting, games of skill and reflex, giant chessboard, life-size goose game, grass skis, board games, etc.).

In summer, enjoy a quick restaurant in the castle courtyard to spend the day on the site!

Activities in July and August : lively historical cuisine with making madeleines with Périgord hazelnut flour, meeting with the Princess and introduction to sword fighting with the Knight of Bridoire.

Optional: to extend the adventure, lose yourself in the labyrinths of the Mysterious Valley, two courses of challenges and enigmas in a breathtaking natural and wild setting! Duration of the course 1h30-2h / 2 courses of your choice / Closed shoes required.

For more thrills, we offer nighttime Murder escape games throughout the castle on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August.

Info and contact

• Email: contact@chateaudebridoire.com
• Telephone: 06 30 39 38 22
• Website: Château de Bridoire - Facebook andInstagram