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The medieval castle of Castelnaud is built on a rocky outcrop and offers a splendid panorama on the Dordogne valley.
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Through a collection of arms and armours, full-scale reconstructions of war machines (mangonel, trébuchet, pierrière, bricole) you will learn about the art of warfare in the Middle Ages and be shown certain aspects of the lifestyle of the Lords of Castelnaud, with the garden of medieval inspiration and the furnished keep. The path for unguided visits is dotted with signposts, multimedia, interactive terminals, mock-ups. In summer, guided visits on the theme of Medieval Warfare are conducted in French, English and Dutch. |
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Castelnaud Castle, a Historic Monument, has housed the Medieval Warfare Museum since 1985.
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The museum features a vast collection (polearms, swords, daggers, artillery pieces, defensive outfits...). The sober design highlights the collections and provides detailed explanations on the manufacture and use of the weapons and armours. The evolution of the fortification and the besieging techniques is also shown on a slide-show, films and video games available to the public. |
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> The Medieval Warfare Museum
Outside: the war machines which were used to attack the castles, have been identically reconstructed - bricole, pierrière, trébuchet and bombard... Inside the museum: the Artillery Hall, the Great Hall, the keep's Lower Hall, the Arms Hall, the keep's Upper Hall, the Model Room, the Armourer's Workshop. |
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| > Opening Dates and Times |
Open every day, all year round.
February, March and from Oct. to 11 Nov. : 10am to 6pm - April, May, June, Sept.: 10am to 7pm July, August: 9am to 8pm - From 12 Nov. to end of January: 2pm to 5pm Nighttime visits at 8:15pm
every evening except weekends
Last admission 1 hour before closing time Unguided visits last from an hour to an hour and a half. - Medieval shop/bookshop open all year round, tavern in season
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