Château de Jumilhac Visits and gardens in the heart of the Périgord Vert and the Isle gorges

In the heart of the Isle gorges, this imposing castle dates back to the 12th century. Remodeled during the Renaissance, it was adorned by Antoine Chapelle, 1st Count of Jumilhac (1597), with fairy-tale roofs featuring allegorical ridge tiles that are surprising in their mysterious diversity.

Transformed and enhanced with French-style terraced gardens by François, 1st Marquis of Jumilhac (1655), it evokes, through the "Spinner's" Room (legend and frescoes), the "Queen's" staircase, the paneled Grand Salon, the Louis XIII carved wood fireplace, the Louis XV salon, painted canvases and copper in battery... the social and military rise of its builders, the Jumilhacs who became Duke of Richelieu in 1822.

The castle is open all year round except for Christmas and New Year's Day.

From June to September, every day from 10am to 7pm (self-guided or guided tour depending on schedule), with night tours (candles, torches, music and costumes) on Tuesdays at 9:30pm (plus Thursdays in July/August).

From April to May and from October to November 15th, every day from 2pm to 6pm.
Outside of these periods, Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm or by appointment (06.09.61.78.40).
Open during school holidays, every day, from 2pm to 6pm
The castle remains open in winter!

The restored gardens, based on two themes associated with the history of the Castle : Gold and Alchemy, are accessible all year round during the Site's opening hours, independently (20/25 min), associated or not with a visit to the Castle.
The rooftops (50/55') are open only to visitors of the Castle with an additional charge of €5.50 for adults, €4.50 for 12-17 year olds and €3.50 for 5-11 year olds (subject to the availability of a guide).