Château de Biron - Classé Monument Historique

The castle of the Dukes of Biron is full of architectural treasures and majestic rooms that host exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year.

Nearly 1000 years of history have carved this stone giant, presenting at the same time a medieval, Renaissance and classical castle!

Like an open book, the château bears witness to the extraordinary talent and inspiration of its builders.

Walk through the old fortress rising to the clouds, and enjoy the Renaissance city whose surrounding countryside is a real garden with a southern accent.

Activities:

Temporary exhibitions Throughout the year offered by the Department of the Dordogne.

Unusual visit "Les Secrets de Biron" Unpublished visits which will allow you, for example, to discover the large framework which crowns the wing of the marshals. Limited places, only by reservation.

JUNE 13 and 14 Castles in celebration, preview of "Le Fleuret d'Elise", animation and presentation of weapons, concert and traveling show Les Tanneurs de la Drac, Dreamlike ballad by the Chap' de Lune company.

JULY / AUGUST Purple Périgord Festival, musical summer in Bergerac country. Program on www.festivalbergerac.com NEW SPECTALE Le Fleuret d'Elise Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from July 15 to August 28 at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Included in the entry price. Duration: 25 min.

SEPTEMBER 19 and 20 European Heritage

Days Each season, its entertainment! Pumpkin soup, Christmas tales, ghost hunts, treasure hunts... Follow our events, seasonal events on www.chateau-biron.fr

NEW Treasure hunt, on I-pod visioguide every day. *

Enigmas notebook, on request at the reception of the castle throughout the year. Free.

Mint your currency, from a silver denarius discovered during archaeological excavations. Workshop available every day, 2.00 € per piece. *

NEW Opening of the Cabinet “Les Peintures Révélées”

SEPTEMBER 19 and 20 European Heritage Days Follow our events, seasonal events on www.chateau-biron.fr

* In addition to the entrance fee

Opening periods :

• From 08/02 to 03/04: from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. *
• From 04/04 to 05/07: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• From 06/07 to 28 / 08: from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily
• From 08/29 to 01/11: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily
• From 02/11 to 03/01/21: from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. at 5 p.m. *

* Closed Mondays excluding public holidays and school holidays