Commarque Castle Visit a medieval fortress and prehistoric cave in the Dordogne

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:30 am - 01:30 pm 04:00 pm - 07:30 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 04:45 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 07:30 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 07:30 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 07:30 pm
  • Saturday 09:30 am - 01:30 pm 04:00 pm - 07:30 pm
  • Sunday 09:30 am - 01:30 pm 04:00 pm - 07:30 pm

Opens Wednesday at 10:00 am

Useful information

  • Monument Historique
  • Natura 2000
  • Dordogne en Famille

Other services : 3 étoiles Guide Vert Michelin

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Disable access
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • 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 fortified castles, troglodytes and prehistoric caves overlap in a breathtaking landscape. You will engrave stone like a builder, you will shoot a bow like a knight, you will trace with a pen the poems of courtly love. You will discover the mysteries of Commarque through old games, themed workshops, a puzzle game, captivating exhibitions and of course free and guided tours...

      New: Mysteries & Lights Evenings, The game of 7 chests, Foodtruck (school holidays).
      Activities by reservation: Abseiling (unique in Dordogne), Escape game.
      Open from 03/28/2024 to 11/03/2024

      Schedules :

      • From March 28 to May 12, 2024: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., every day
      • From May 14 to July 5, 2024: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday
      • From July 6 to August 31, 2024: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., every day
      • From September 1 to September 22, 2024: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday
      • From September 23 to October 18, 2024: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday
      • From October 19 to November 3, 2024: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., every day

      Entrance ticket prices (includes self-guided tour, guided tour and workshops): between €6.50 and €9.80

      Individual Rates:

      • Adults: €9.80
      • Children 6 to 17 years old: €6.50
      • Students: €8
      • Disabled: €8 (free for people with reduced mobility)


      Little adventurer notebook: €1

      Great treasure hunt, the game of 7 chests: €3

      Guided tours (included in entry ticket during school holidays and public holidays)
      Easter and public holidays: 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
      Summer holidays: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m.

      All Saints' Day: 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

      Guided tours by reservation excluding school holidays and public holidays:

      • Exterior guided tour (short visit – topo in the valley: 30min): €55 + Entrance fees
      • Historical guided tour (long visit: between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 minutes): €75 + Entrance fees


      Workshops (included in entry ticket during school holidays and public holidays)

      Archery, Slingshot shooting, Medieval calligraphy, Music of the Origins, Stone sculpture
      Easter, All Saints' Day and public holidays: 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
      Summer holidays: 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

      Sunday: archery
      Monday: stone carving
      Tuesday: archery
      Wednesday: Music of the Origins
      Thursday: Calligraphy
      Friday: propellant shooting

      FREE PARKING and TOILETS

      • Small snacks, DRINKS AND ICE CREAM
      • Dogs allowed on a leash – picnic area
      • Foodtruck during Easter and summer holidays (Sunday to Friday)


      Labels: Historical monument, 3 Michelin stars, Dordogne en Famille

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

      The Château de Commarque: surprising stone fortress
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Traveller Reviews Commarque Castle

4.6 sur 5 3087 reviews

  • Stephane Rousseau

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stephane Rousseau on 13/08/2025

    Une visite en journée, l'arrivée est magnifique avec la vue sur le château fort, le lieu est chargé d'histoire, et c'est palpable, la visite guidée animée par une personne passionnée, très beau lieu et patrimoine du Périgord

  • Rébecca

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Rébecca on 13/08/2025

    À ne pas manquer! Une curiosité à visiter D'autant que la guide est compétente, amusante et pleine d'humour. N'oubliez pas votre porte-monnaie, la visite guidée est vraiment un beau cadeau et la guide mérite récompense sonnante et trébuchante.

  • Bruno

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Bruno on 13/08/2025

    A faire Prendre une visite guidée, c est plus intéressant

Traveller Reviews Commarque Castle

4.5 sur 5 1212 reviews

  • "Ancient ruins tell a story"

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

    This is a chateau dramatically maintained in a ruined state. Built above a troglodyte settlement (in itself, very fascinating), Commarque is pure authenticity and breathtaking beauty. You will...

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  • "Hours of Family Fun"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 307ellend on 03/06/2025

    The walk through the woods to gain access creates a pleasant transition from present to past - a past that spans a good 6,000 years. From the "troglodyte" caves imprinted in the surrounding rock...

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  • "Excellent family trip."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by rae_evans (Bristol, United Kingdom) on 13/09/2024

    This is an excellent castle which took us a good 2-3 hours to visit with our three-year-old son. The castle is predominantly ruined, but has good railings so is safe for young children. The man at...

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Address

Château de Commarque
24620 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac

GPS coordinates

44° 56'30.57"N, 1° 6'8.07"E

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