Everything French Travel Magazine November 2013 | Page 67

Chateau de Castelnaud
Chateau de Castelnaud sits high above the
Dordogne River in the Dordogne region of
Perigord Noir. Castelnaud - or Castelnau,
meaning the “new castle” - was founded in
the 12th century as a defensive fortress and
faces its once arch enemy Chateau Beynac
across the Dordogne river.
Castelnaud was a major defensive fortress
through the 100 Year War and came under
English rule during this period. Chateau
Beynac across the river was a major foe of
Castelnaud.
Abandoned in the 17th century the chateau
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