Château des Milandes Castles in Périgord in Castelnaud la Chapelle

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm

Opens at 02:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish spoken
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • “I have two loves…my country and Paris…”. Who has never listened to or hummed this beautiful song by Josephine Baker? A residence built in the 15th century by the Lords of Caumont, the Château des Milandes was the third love of this great lady of the 20th century for more than thirty years.

      Discover the exciting and hectic life of Joséphine Baker, an accomplished and recognized artist of the Music Hall but also a committed and courageous woman during the Second World War. Stroll through the fifteen rooms of the castle to the rhythm of the artist's engagements.

      The Château des Milandes is also a Remarkable Garden. Stroll through the paths of the French garden, the water games will follow your progress in the discovery of this theater of greenery and will lead you to the landscaped park below. Dive into the heart of our aviaries of exotic birds by pushing the door of our immersion aviary, open every day and for everyone. Change of scenery guaranteed!

      Another particularity of the Château des Milandes: its bird of prey show! The history of falconry is told to you while admiring different species of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. You will appreciate the proximity to our birds!

      Les Milandes is also full of family entertainment! Workshops and events for young and old allow everyone to immerse themselves in several worlds. Joséphine Baker liked to give, transmit and receive and it is only natural that the Château des Milandes follows her convictions through its activities.

      Before, during or after the discovery of this beautiful universe, the brewery is there to welcome you from March 25 to November 12, 2023 and during the Christmas holidays. From lunch to snacks and refreshments, come and enjoy our terrace with a view of the castle.

      New for 2023! The opening of the chapel, a jewel of the 16th century, after five years of work!

      So don't wait any longer, walk through the doors of the Château des Milandes and dive into the heart of an extraordinary place!

      SCHEDULE:

      • From March 25 to April 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      • From May 1 to July 11: daily from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • From July 12 to August 30: every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      • From August 31 to September 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • October (except winter time change: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.): every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      • From November 1 to 12: every day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
      • From November 13 to December 22: every day from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

      • From December 23, 2023 to January 7, 2024: every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

      Last admission one hour before closing
      Free Parking / Pets Prohibited


      RAPTOR SHOWS:

      • From March 26 to April 7: daily at 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
      • From April 8 to July 11: daily at 11.15 a.m., 3 p.m. and 4.30 p.m.
      • From July 12 to August 30: every day at 11.15 a.m., 2.30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.
      • From August 31 to September 30: daily at 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
      • From October 1 to November 5: daily at 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
      No bird of prey shows in winter.

      CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT:

      The Child Falconry workshop (5-13 years old, by reservation):

      Workshop at 3:30 p.m.: Monday to Friday
      During the winter holidays: from Monday February 6 to Friday March 3, 2023.


      Workshop at 2:15 p.m. (except Saturday):
      From Sunday April 9 to Monday May 8, 2023.

      From Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 May 2023 (exceptionally on Saturdays in addition).

      From Sunday October 22 to Sunday November 5, 2023.


      Workshop at 3:15 p.m .: Monday to Friday in summer

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Workshop at 4.45 p.m.: Monday to Friday and Sunday in summer

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Workshop at 11:30 a.m.:
      During the Christmas holidays on December 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2023 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2024.



      Feeding exotic birds (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds):

      Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday April 9 to Monday May 8, 2023.

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.



      The immersion aviary, open every day from February 4, 2023 to January 7, 2024:


      February to March 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the weather).

      End of March-April-May-June-September-October from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

      In July-August from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

      From November 1 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

      From November 13 to December 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the weather).

      During the Christmas holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the weather).


      The Adult Falconry workshop (from 14 years old, by reservation):

      Entertainment at 10:15 a.m.:

      Thursday May 18 to Sunday May 21 (except Saturday).


      Entertainment at 1.30 p.m.: Every Sunday in the summer

      From Sunday July 16 to Sunday August 27, 2023.


      For the European Heritage Days: Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.



      Musketeers workshop (8-88 years old, by reservation):

      Workshop at 3:30 p.m.:
      Sundays February 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2023 and Sunday March 5, 2023.


      Workshop at 10.15 a.m.: Monday to Friday in summer
      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Workshop at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:
      During the Christmas holidays on December 23, 24 (only at 2:30 p.m.), 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2023 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2024.


      Archeology workshop (8-15 years old, by reservation):

      Entertainment at 10.15 a.m.: Every Sunday in the summer
      From Sunday July 16 to Sunday August 27, 2023.


      Entertainment at 2:15 p.m.:
      Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023, for the European Heritage Days.


      Feeding the goats (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds) :


      Workshop from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday April 9 to Monday May 8, 2023.


      Workshop from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday October 22 to Sunday November 5, 2023.


      Storytelling workshop (4-10 years):


      Workshop at 10.15 a.m.: Monday to Friday

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Sketches "Duels in the time of the Caumonts":


      Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday

      From Wednesday July 12 to Wednesday August 30, 2023.


      Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:35 p.m. and 5:10 p.m.:

      Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September 2023, for the European Heritage Days.


      NEW ! One-day beekeeping workshop (from 4 years old, by reservation):


      Workshop at 10:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.:

      Only on Sunday June 4, 2023 for the "Rendez-vous aux jardins".


      Workshop at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.: every Thursday

      From Thursday July 13 to Thursday August 24, 2023.

      ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST TELL US BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP!


      NEW ! Mail art workshop (from 7 years old, by reservation):


      Workshop at 3 p.m.: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (except Wednesday)

      From Monday October 30 to Friday November 3, 2023.


      ATTENTION! IN CASE OF DELAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO JOIN THE WORKSHOPS IN PROGRESS.


      PRICES: Adult (from 17 years old) 13.50€; Child (5 to 16 years old): 9.00€, PMR: 11.00€. Free for children under 5.

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      Discovering the Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle!
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Traveller Reviews Château des Milandes

4.5 sur 5 1918 reviews

  • "More than just a fitting tribute……."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by familytravel4x4 (Liphook, United Kingdom) on 14/10/2023

    We visited the chateau after a gap of almost 20 years. The tribute to Josephine Baker is still the main theme, but it is now enhanced with a modern audio guide, which is excellent and adds to the...

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  • "Chateau and it’s gardens"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by ratclifferachel (Nottingham, United Kingdom) on 18/09/2023

    Excellent Day out experience Whilst visiting my Sister in France . Exploring an old beautiful Château & it’s History . Lots to see Spent 5 hrs there, watched a Bird show, Fencing show Beautiful...

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  • "Great day out"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Mary F on 23/08/2023

    Great day out. The Chateau itself and grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Informative audio guide on Josephine Baker and included in the price was access to a bird of prey show which happened...

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Château des Milandes

Address

Château des Milandes
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

Contacts

Phone : 05 53 59 31 21

Fax : 05 53 29 17 33

GPS coordinates

44° 49'24.72"N, 1° 6'48.78"E

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