Château de Commarque

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Opening hours

Closed

Monday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 06:00 pm

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Monument Historique
Natura 2000
Dordogne en Famille

Other services : 3 étoiles Guide Vert Michelin

Province : Black Périgord

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English
- Commarque Castle
  The Mysteries of the Forgotten Fortress
  Once upon a time in a legendary valley, there was a grandiose millefeuille of stones where dungeons and a fortified castle, troglodytes and a prehistoric cave are superimposed on a rocky outcrop in a breathtakingly preserved landscape. You will discover the millennial history and the magic of this unique site in Périgord through a real journey through time.
  
  • Included in the entrance ticket: Guided tour, audio guide by Guillaume Galienne, captivating 3D exhibitions and projections, nature trail, games of yesteryear and themed workshops, large medieval treasure hunt.
  • On reservation : Historical escape game, Murder at night, Abseiling of the dungeon
  • Events: Easter at Commarque, Châteaux en Fête, Heritage Days, Halloween at the château.
  
  Abseiling: click here!
  
  Open: From April 4 to November 6, 2022. April, May, June-July 7: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. 8-July/31Aug: 10.30am-7.30pm. Sept 1-18: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. September 19 - October 21: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Oct 22 to November 6 (All Saints): 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. last entry 1 hour before closing.
  Duration of visit: Guided tour 1 hour. Self-guided tour: no time limit.
  Entry prices:
  Adult: 9.30€ Student: 8€ 13-17 years old: 6.5€ 6-12 years old: 5.50€ - 6 years old: free
  Group rate (20 people minimum): Adult: 8.30€ Student: 7€ 13-17 years old: 6€ 6-12 years old: 5€
  Illustrated tour booklet (FR/ENG): 1€
  Little adventurer's notebook: 2€
  
  Guided tours during school holidays and bank holiday weekends
  Easter, All Saints and bank holiday weekends: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
  Summer holidays: 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
  
  Workshops
  Archery, Flag Shooting, Spear Shooting, Stone Carving, Medieval Calligraphy
  
  Easter, All Saints and bank holidays: 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Summer holidays: 3-5.30 p.m.
  
  Sunday: archery
  Monday: thruster shooting
  Tuesday: archery
  Wednesday: Stone Carving
  Thursday: Calligraphy
  Friday: shooting the flag
  
  Free and shaded parking areas
  Bus parking and turning area
  Souvenir shop, Snacking, ice cream, hot/cold drinks, local products.
  Picnic area for our visitors
  Access to the watercourse
  
  Abseiling dates
  
  Sunday 24 - Tuesday 26 April
  Friday 27 - Sunday 29 May
  Sunday June 5
  Wednesday 19 - Sunday 24 // Tuesday 26 - Thursday 28 - Sunday 31 July
  Tuesday 2 - Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 // Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11 - Sunday 4 // Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 August
  
  Abseiling: click here!
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Traveller Reviews Google Château de Commarque

4.6 sur 5 2141 reviews

5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Meri M. on 19/09/2021

We loved this place and spent three hours total exploring the ruins. The castle has been brought back to life with a lot of love and many details have been added to tell about its past and the people who lived there. The whole place almost comes to life! Especially the caves and information on murals were interesting. Beautiful views around the valley, you can even go up to the tower. Can highly recommend this for history lovers!
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Dick Van Dyke on 26/06/2022

Excellent! Forget the dreadful Chateau Puymatin and spend your time and money here instead. We spent several hours slowly making our way to the top of the tower. The man in the ticket booth was helpful and a real down to earth French man. Signage/information has the right level of detail. Interesting ruins restored well and the ancient cave art presentation was an added bonus (alas not possible to go into the caves). The owner deserves congratulations for his time, money and effort. He has obviously considered it historically and holistically... a remote car park to preserve views, the 600m walk through the woods (as people would have done back when it was in use), the first magnificent view as you turn the corner, even the photo opportunity with running water in the foreground and castle on the hill. Fantastic value and brilliant experience. Don't miss it unless you hate walking.
5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Teresa C. on 02/11/2018

Impressive!!! They did a great job maintaining the castle and not taking away the original remains. It's quite bit so take your time to go through each area. Do not miss climbing to the top tower and the 360 view is incredible!!! I'd recommend going no later than 4 during November since it gets dark real fast. High recommend it!

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Château de Commarque

1140 reviews

"Interesting castle"

Reviews posted by Louise8866 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) on 14/08/2022

Parking is roughly 700m from the castle with a walkway of loose stones to get to it. There is parking closer for those that need it. However, if you are not steady in your feet then maybe give this...
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"Highly recommended- a wonderful place to visit"

Reviews posted by Sarah N (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 29/06/2022

This was our 4th visit. An amazing place with a beautiful ambiance. Lovely place to picnic - some refreshments sold from site. There is a short walk from the car park but it is very pretty. The...
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"off the beaten track"

Reviews posted by Turner S (Paris, France) on 24/04/2022

It is a well hidden chateau, difficult to drive to and another ten minute walk from the parking lot. Pro tip, don’t stop at the first parking lot, drive as close to the chateau as you can. It’s not...
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