The Castles of the Dordogne Valley by bike
The Castles of the Dordogne Valley by bike
7,8 km - Beynac et Cazenac
Sportive
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English
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Between Sarlat and Les Eyzies, the two towers of the Château de Puymartin appear, nestled in the middle of the woods, built in the 13th century, occupied by the English during the Hundred Years War and destroyed by the consuls of Sarlat to avoid any new occupation of the site.
In the 15th century, Radulphe de Saint-Clar rebuilt the castle, which in the 16th century was the headquarters of Catholics in the region. In 1789, the castle belonged to Marquis François Roffignac de Carbonnier de Marzac. At the end of the 19th century, his great grandson, the Marquis Marc Roffignac de Carbonnier de Marzac, completely restored the castle. His only daughter married Count Jacques de Montbron in 1920.
The family of Montbron, still the owner of the castle, has kept the furniture, Aubusson tapestries and exceptional paintings. The mythological cabinet, classified as Historical Monuments since 1977, and entirely painted in grisaille illustrates scenes from Greek mythology painted between 1650 and 1671 by Philippe Lemaire. Originally a meditation cabinet, it became a child's bedroom in the 19th century. It is very rare to find such a set in grisaille in such a good state of conservation.
As for the Dame Blanche, its curious legend will be told to you…
TIMETABLE :
• Open daily from April 1 to November 11.
• April, May, June, September: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. without interruption
• July, August:
- lundi et mardi : visites de 10h à 18h30 | Les soirées de Puymartin (les mardis soir)
- mercredi au dimanche : visites de 10h à 17h | « Le mystère de la Dame Blanche » de 17h à 19h
• October, November: 2 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. - one closing day / week - In the morning on reservation
PRICE :
• Adult 9€
• Student / Adolescents (13 to 18 years old) 6.50€
• Child (6 to 12 years old) 4.50€
EVENTS 2021
GAME: "THE MYSTERY OF THE WHITE LADY"
Live with family or friends, a fun and immersive adventure in the special atmosphere of the Château de Puymartin. This game will take you to discover the history of Puymartin and its famous legend of the Dame Blanche who contributed to the fame of this major site of the Périgord Noir...
Become the hero of this legend and come and discover the history of the castle during this unique game in Périgord:
• Original workshops accessible to all (puzzles, skill games, etc.).
• Emblematic characters of the castle embodied by actors.
• Scenarization of the rooms of the castle (decorations, lighting, sound environment, etc.)
• Discover the rich history of this 12th century castle.
Date of the activities: July & August - From Wednesday to Sunday - From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (last admissions)
Mandatory reservation - More information on the event website.
THE EVENINGS OF PUYMARTIN
Immerse yourself in the festive and poetic world of the evenings at Puymartin! In a magical setting, let yourself be lulled over by activities and live shows that retrace the history of the famous legend of the White Lady...
A magical break in one of the major sites of Périgord Noir, to discover with family or friends.
A colorful program:
- Highlighting of the castle & fireworks
- Live shows
- Activities for young and old (workshops, games...)
- Traditional Périgord catering (cooking in a cauldron, with a string...).
- Bar & beer bar with local drinks
Dates:
Tuesday evenings
July 13 to August 24
Mandatory reservation - More information on the event website.Downloads:
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