Biron Castle - Classified Historic Monument Castles in Périgord in Biron

THE PERIGORD CASTLE

Let me tell you my thousand-year-old story... I have seen so many things in my time. No battle has taken away my greatness. Sieges set fire to my ramparts in the Middle Ages! But nothing stopped me from reaching you. I am not a simple castle… my origins go back to time immemorial. I was one of the 6 duchies-peerages of the Kingdom of France! Duke, Governor of Guyenne and Languedoc, Viceroy of Navarre, Marshals... My family welcomed big names and crowned heads here. Like a beacon, I impose my grandeur from Périgord to Agenais... My name was that of a glorious destiny that men and artists shaped in stone ink, giving me the appearance of a giant!

The castle of the Dukes of Biron is full of architectural treasures and majestic rooms which house contemporary art exhibitions all year round. Nearly 1000 years of history have sculpted this stone giant, presenting both a medieval, Renaissance and classical castle!

Like an open book, the castle bears witness to the extraordinary talent and inspiration of its builders. Explore the ancient fortress rising to the clouds, and enjoy the Renaissance city whose surrounding countryside is a veritable garden with a southern accent.

Follow our activities and events according to the seasons on château-biron.fr. Minting, shows, castle life, nightlife, archery, wooden games...

Events:

• New for 2024: From New York to Biron: Thanks to a collaboration between the Dordogne Departmental Council, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Semitour Périgord, the Atelier des Fac-Similes du Périgord has just been completed, after more of a year of work, the replica of the Pietà created in the 15th century by the lords of the castle and builders of the chapel, the Gontaut-Biron brothers. The sculpture now finds its place in the heart of the stately chapel of Biron.
• Châteaux en fête April 13 to 28
• Burning of the castle July 13
• Les Villégiatures July 17 to 19 & August 21 to 23
• Périgord Pourpre Musical Festival August

New audio-guided tour in French, English, German, Spanish and Dutch.

04/02 > 07/04 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)
08/04 > 09/07 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week
10/07 > 27/08 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - 7 days a week
08/28 > 11/05 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - 7 days a week
06/11 > 31/12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. - (closed Mondays except school holidays and public holidays)

Last admission: 30 minutes before the site closes.