Château des Milandes Visit Josephine Baker's castle in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

"I have two loves... my country and Paris..." Who has never listened to or hummed this beautiful song by Josephine Baker? 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 vibrant life of Josephine Baker, an accomplished and renowned music hall artist, as well as a committed and courageous woman during World War II. Wander through the castle's fifteen rooms, following the artist's commitments.

The Château des Milandes also boasts a remarkable garden. Stroll along the paths of the French garden, and the water features will follow your progress as you explore this open-air theater and lead you to the landscaped park below. Dive into the heart of our exotic bird aviaries by stepping through the door of our immersive aviary, open daily to all. A change of scenery guaranteed!

Another special feature of the Château des Milandes: its display of birds of prey! The history of falconry is told while you admire different species of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. You'll appreciate the close proximity with our birds!

Les Milandes also offers plenty of family entertainment! Workshops and activities for young and old allow everyone to immerse themselves in several worlds. Joséphine Baker loved giving, transmitting, and receiving, and it's only natural that the Château des Milandes reflects her beliefs through its activities.

Before, during, or after your discovery of this beautiful world, the brasserie is here to welcome you from April 1st to November 11th, 2025, and during the Christmas holidays. From lunch to afternoon tea and refreshments, come enjoy our terrace overlooking the castle. Snacks are available in summer, and a food truck is available from April to early November.

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

NEW! The screening room: discover three exciting films, including one dedicated to Josephine Baker!

SCHEDULES :

• From February 8 to March 31, 2025: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• From April 1st to April 30th, 2025: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• From May 1 to July 6, 2025: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• From July 7 to August 31, 2025: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• From September 1st to September 30th, 2025: 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• From October 1st to November 11th, 2025: 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• From November 12 to December 19, 2025: 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• From December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (closed on December 25 and January 1, 2026)

Last admission one hour before closing
Free Parking / Pets Not Allowed

OUR Raptor PRESENTATIONS:

• From April 1 to April 4, 2025: 3 p.m.
• From April 5 to July 6, 2025: 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
• From July 7 to August 31, 2025: 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
• From September 1 to September 30, 2025: 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
• From October 1 to November 11, 2025: 11:15 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

ACTIVITIES:

Children’s Falconry Workshop (5-13 years old, by reservation):

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m.: Monday to Friday

During the winter holidays: from Monday, February 10 to Friday, March 7, 2025.

• Workshop at 2:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

From Sunday, April 6 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.

From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025 (exceptionally Saturday in addition).

From Sunday, October 19 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.

• Workshop at 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

From Monday, July 7 to Friday, August 29, 2025.

• Workshop at 11:30 a.m.:

During the Christmas holidays: from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 (except December 24, December 25 and January 1).

Feeding of 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 6 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.

From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025 (exceptionally Saturday in addition).

From Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The immersion aviary, open every day:

From February 8 to March 31 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (weather permitting).

April-May-June-September-October-Early November from 10am to 6:30pm (10am-6pm in April and from October 1st to November 11th).

In July-August from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

From November 12th to December 19th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting).

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

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

• Animation at 10:15 a.m.:

From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025.

• Entertainment at 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Sundays only

From Sunday, July 13 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m.: Sundays only

From Sunday, February 9 to Sunday, March 9, 2025.

• Workshop at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.: Monday to Friday

From Monday, April 7 to Friday, May 2, 2025.

• Workshop at 10:15 a.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

From Monday, July 7 to Friday, August 29, 2025.

• Workshop at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

During the Christmas holidays: from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 (except December 24, December 25 and January 1).

Archaeology Workshop (8-15 years old, by reservation):

• Entertainment at 1:30 p.m.: Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays

From Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.

September 20 and 21, 2025 for the European Heritage Days: Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

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 6 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.

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

From Monday, July 7 to Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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

From Sunday, October 19 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Storytelling workshop (4-10 years):

• Workshop at 1:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday

From Monday, July 7 to Friday, August 29, 2025.

• Workshop at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.:

During the Christmas holidays: from Saturday, December 20, 2025 to Friday, January 2, 2026 (except December 24, December 25 and January 1).

Scenes "Duels in the time of the Caumonts":

• Demonstrations at 12:00, 15:45 and 17:15:

From Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 2025 for the European Heritage Days.

• Demonstrations at 12:00, 15:15 and 16:45: Monday to Friday

From Monday, July 7 to Friday, August 29, 2025.

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

• Workshops at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.: Wednesdays and Thursdays

From Wednesday, July 9 to Thursday, August 28, 2025.

ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST LET US KNOW BEFORE THE WORKSHOP STARTS!

New! Street art stencil workshop in tribute to Joséphine Baker:

• Workshop at 4:00 p.m.: Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

From Saturday April 12 to Sunday May 4, 2025 (Carole b. will be present on Saturday April 12).

From Sunday, October 19 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.

• Workshop at 4:00 p.m.: Saturdays and Sundays

From July 7 to August 31, 2025.

Playmobil Exhibition, the return from July 14 to August 31, 2025:

Discover or rediscover the entire story of Josephine Baker through this exhibition which will take place all summer!

PRICES :

• Adult (from 17 years old) €14.00,
• Child (5 to 16 years): €9.00,
• PMR: €11.00,
• Student: €12.00.
• Free for children under 5.

Downloads:

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