Castle of Puymartin Immerse yourself in the medieval history of the Périgord Noir

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 06:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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  • 1 star in the Michelin Guide

Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Pets welcome
  • open 7/7
  • English
    • Puymartin Castle, located 6km from Sarlat, is a true fairytale setting.

      The remains of an early 13th-century castle, destroyed by repeated assaults during the Hundred Years' War, and the numerous architectural transformations and additions made up to the extensive 19th-century renovations, are all part of the great moments in French history. The 17th-century painted decorations and its mythological cabinet, listed as a Historical Monument, are unique in the Périgord region. You will also discover the singular history of this family who have occupied the castle for 600 years, their most intimate secrets, period furniture and tapestries, and the private apartments of the Marquise. And while, at the end of the 19th century, the castle was rumored to be cursed, strange stories resurfaced from the past, such as the famous legend of the White Lady…

      Small dogs allowed, but must be carried in the castle.


      SCHEDULES :

      • Open every day from April 1st to November 11th.
      • April, May, June, September : 10am – 6pm without interruption
      • July and August :

      - Monday, Tuesday and Saturday: visits from 10am to 6:30pm
      - Wednesday: visits from 10am – 1:30pm | “ The Sword of the Ancestors ” from 2pm to 7:30pm
      - Thursday, Friday and Sunday: visits from 10am to 5:45pm | "The Sword of the Ancestors" from 5:45pm to 8pm

      • October, November : 10am – 5:30pm


      PRICES:

      • Adult: €11
      • Students / Teenagers (13 to 18 years old): €8
      • Child (6 to 12 years): €6


      ENTERTAINMENT


      GAME: "THE SWORD OF THE ANCESTORS"

      Discover the new immersive game at Puymartin Castle!


      Forgotten archives, a mysterious sword, a quest through history…

      Once again, the Marquis is asking for your help. Hidden in old, forgotten trunks, shrouded in dust and mystery, lie archives. These documents, which tell the stories of ancestors and have survived the centuries, mention a priceless sword with strange powers that has suddenly vanished. It will take everyone's effort to solve this mystery!

      A captivating adventure to experience at any age:

      • Original workshops accessible to all (riddles, challenges, skill games…).
      • Amazing encounters with the iconic characters of the castle.
      • A different atmosphere in each room, each scripted for the occasion.
      • Discover the rich history of this castle dating back to the 12th century.


      Dates: From July 10 to August 23

      • Wednesday: 2pm/7pm
      • Thursday/Friday/Sunday: 5:45pm/8:30pm



      PRICES:

      • Adult: €19
      • Students / Teenagers (13 to 18 years old): €16
      • Child (6 to 12 years): €12


      Booking required - More information on the event website.


      IMMERSIVE EVENING - THE WHITE LADIES' BALL

      Immerse yourself in the magical world of the legends of Puymartin…

      During these evenings the castle is transformed into an enchanted place where dream and reality merge… A timeless, festive and magical moment where shows, strolling, entertainment, light shows and fireworks intertwine.

      An activity to enjoy with family, friends or as a couple to keep an indelible memory of your holidays in Périgord.


      A unique program:

      • Early evening: strolling, entertainment (games, stories, face painting...) and a visit to the castle, which has been specially themed for the occasion.
      • As night falls, the magic begins... Puymartin will be the stage for a show between dream and reality created by three companies: stilt walkers, dance, giant puppets... A fireworks display will close the evenings.
      • Restaurant & bar on site.


      Date of the events:

      • Every Tuesday evening, from July 14th to August 25th inclusive.
      • From 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.


      PRICES:

      • Children under 5: free
      • Children 6-12 years: €13
      • Teenagers aged 13-17: €16
      • Adults (18+): €19.50

      [5% discount from the 4th paid entry & 10% discount from the 6th paid entry]


      Reservation required

      Information and booking on the website

      Contact: evenements.puymartin@gmail.com


      Restaurant La Table de Puymartin at the foot of the castle for a gourmet break in an exceptional setting.

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Traveller Reviews Castle of Puymartin

4.4 sur 5 3086 reviews

  • Francesco Candeago

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Francesco Candeago on 02/05/2026

  • Elias Nassim DJAMA

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Elias Nassim DJAMA on 01/05/2026

    A very beautiful castle, in a magnificent setting, steeped in history and full of charm. The visit is truly enjoyable and definitely worth the detour. The only slight negative point was the welcome at the entrance. The gentleman at reception was rather gruff and not very friendly. We felt like we were bothering him, which is a shame; he barely even said hello. This type of behavior isn't really appropriate for such a beautiful tourist site. Apart from that, everything went very well, and the visit was a wonderful experience.

  • Serena Correa

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Serena Correa on 01/05/2026

    Well-maintained, the castle is imposing and steeped in history, still owned by the same family. The rooms are lavishly decorated. There's also a restaurant, but we visited in the afternoon, so we didn't try it.

Traveller Reviews Castle of Puymartin

4.0 sur 5 556 reviews

  • "Beautiful Chateau"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Anthony M on 29/07/2025

    They have done a great job preserving this chateau and making it an interesting visit. Entry is 11 Euros and it is well worth it. We very much enjoyed it.

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  • "One of the best chateaus in the area"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Manco T (Chicago, Illinois) on 11/06/2025

    We have been to a lot of chateaus in the region and this ranks at the very top. You really get a feeling for the ancient times and the challenging life of our ancestors. This is a haunted place...

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  • "You Really Get To Know The Marquis Of Carbonnier De Marzac And His Family"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Jim W (Scottsdale, Arizona) on 02/09/2024

    The Château de Puymartin is a castle in the commune of Marquay in the Dordogne département of France, located between Sarlat and Les Eyzies. The castle was built during the 13th century. It was...

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Castle of Puymartin

Address

Château de Puymartin
24200 Sarlat-la-Canéda

GPS coordinates

44° 54'38.03"N, 1° 8'32.66"E

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