Château de Commarque

Discover Perigord & the Dordogne

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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

Opens April 1 at 11:00 amDetailed schedules

Closing

from November 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022

Opening hours subject to change depending on the health context

Useful information

Monument Historique
Natura 2000
Dordogne en Famille

Other services : 3 étoiles Guide Vert Michelin

Province : Black Périgord

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open 7/7

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 1751 reviews

4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Joop Marijne on 18/07/2021

Interesting place to visit, nice activities and staff. Beautiful surroundings. It's a bit of a walk from the parking.
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!
4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nick Russell on 14/09/2021

We walked to this as the mid point of a circular walk. Very impressive as you exit the woodland walk and there it is: a part restored medieval castle which gives a great feeling for how a few noble houses were protected by the lord of the castle. Don't drive to it, walk!

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Traveller Reviews tripAdvisor Château de Commarque

1106 reviews

"Put it on your list to see."

Reviews posted by Stefan C (Limoges, France) on 24/08/2021

A great place to visit plenty of climbing and exploring,clue hunt to keep the kids amused also a games room. Really enjoyed this place plenty to see and a great paper guide in English so you can...
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"A Masterpiece in Dordogne"

Reviews posted by Rioquin on 30/07/2020

Unbelievable castle to visit in Dordogne! Do not miss it! Complete masterpiece! Wear closed shoes and be prepared to climb a lot.
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"There are far more intersting places to visit"

Reviews posted by Doug B (Callander, Canada) on 12/11/2019

A LONG walk in from the parking lot takes you to a ruined chateau with little of interest and little explanation of its history and why it is significant. It's an archeological work in progess that...
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