Château de Jumilhac Visit the “Black Pearl” of Haut-Perigord

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 Tuesday at 02:00 pm

Closing

  • December 25, 2024
  • January 1, 2025

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Useful information

  • Guide du Routard
  • Petit Futé
  • Guide Michelin
  • Monument Historique
  • Lonely Planet
  • 1 star in the Michelin Guide
  • Terra Aventura

Location : In the countryside

Other services : Monnaie locale du Périgord (Le trèfle) acceptée

Province : Green Périgord

Services

  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • In the heart of the Isle gorges, this imposing castle dates back to the 12th century. Redesigned during the Renaissance, it was decorated by Antoine Chapelle, 1st Count of Jumilhac (1597), with magical roofs with allegorical ridges surprising in their mysterious diversity.

      Transformed and decorated with French terraced gardens by François, 1st Marquis of Jumilhac (1655), it evokes the Chamber of "La Fileuse" (legend and frescoes), the "Queen's" staircase, the paneled Grand Salon , the Louis XIII fireplace in carved wood, the Louis

      Château open all year except Christmas and New Year's Day.

      From June to September, every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (free or guided tour depending on time), with night visits (candles, torches, music and costumes) on Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. (plus Thursdays in July/August).

      From April to May and from October to November 15, every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      Outside these periods, Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment (06.09.61.78.40).
      Open during the holidays from February 11 to 26, every day, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      The castle remains open in winter!

      The gardens restored on two themes associated with the history of the Château: Gold and Alchemy, are accessible from May to October during the opening hours of the Site, independently (30'), associated or not with the visit of the castle.
      The roofs (30') are only open to visitors to the Château with a supplement of €2 and depending on the availability of a guide.

      Find it on the Guide du Périgord's Blog...

      Let's visit the Château de Jumilhac together
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Traveller Reviews Château de Jumilhac

4.4 sur 5 1715 reviews

  • Natalie Elliott

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Natalie Elliott on 24/08/2024

    Brilliant historical place for the family to visit. The family have worked hard to engage visitors; from thorough and interesting guides to follow, activities on site, lovely little café offering local speciality sorbets and cakes and everyone is made to feel welcome, even our family dog was allowed around the house. Excellent English spoken as well, which was very much appreciated. Thank you so much for a great afternoon!

  • Alex Haas

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Alex Haas on 12/11/2023

    This is a fantastic Chateau. It looks like right out of a fairy tale. And it's pretty massive in size. On this weekday were surprisingly few visitors. Hard to imagine, because the castle and the gardens are stunning and you can easily spent a bunch of hours here. There's plenty of parking right out front on the town square. Free of charge. 10.50 a person is a great deal, gives you access to almost everything including a self-guiding booklet with informations. Our Bulldog was welcome here as well. Free of charge. The castles construction dates from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. At the rear façade is a terrassed lawn and an orangery. A nice sized garden completes the site. The castle and gardens are privately owned and is really kept in a great state and condition. There are plenty of rooms to discover and then you can stroll around in the wonderful gardens. It's just a pretty place. Inside and out. The very pretty Church of Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens is also on site. Really an amazing place to be. Worth a longer drive surely. Staff is great. Welcoming and helpful. And lots of useful informations everywhere. As well as a souvenir shop of course. Definitely a highlight of our trip.

  • Tomi Restorick

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Tomi Restorick on 02/05/2024

    Amazing castle! Kids loved it and the gardens were lovely too 😊

Traveller Reviews Château de Jumilhac

4.5 sur 5 252 reviews

  • "The French do it best. 🇫🇷 ⭐️"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by joecU4440DK (Southampton, United Kingdom) on 19/07/2024

    A really lovely French gem. Tucked away in a lovely court yard surrounded with water fountains & friendly little bar (perfect for a refreshing beer - I am sat typing this enjoying said beer). The...

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  • "A French Delight"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Michaelk4k (Southampton, United Kingdom) on 19/07/2024

    Absolutely LOVED our visit. We booked onto the English guided tour with Avranck who was the best! It was like speaking with a dear friend around the castle. The château is spectacular with history...

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  • "An amazing castle"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Bandit-One (Lucerne, Switzerland) on 12/11/2023

    This is a fantastic Chateau. It looks like right out of a fairy tale. And it's pretty massive in size. On this weekday were surprisingly few visitors. Hard to imagine, because the castle and the...

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Château de Jumilhac

Address

Place du Château
24630 Jumilhac-le-Grand

Contacts

Phone : 06 16 22 97 69

Cell : 06 09 61 78 40

GPS coordinates

45° 29'35.13"N, 1° 3'37.08"E

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