Gardens of the Château des Milandes Remarkable garden

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Tuesday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Saturday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm
  • Sunday 02:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Opens Saturday at 02:00 pm

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Location : In the countryside

Province : Black Périgord

Services

  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Entertainment
  • Groups
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish spoken
  • open 7/7
  • English
    •  " I have two loves ... My country and Paris… ". Who has never listened to or hummed this beautiful song by Joséphine Baker? A residence built in the 15th century by the Lords of Caumont, the Château des Milandes was the third love of this great lady of the 20th century for more than thirty years.


      Discover the exciting and vibrant life of Joséphine Baker, an accomplished and recognized Music Hall artist but also a committed and courageous woman during the Second World War. Stroll through the fifteen rooms of the castle to the rhythm of the artist's commitments.


      The Château des Milandes is also a Remarkable Garden. Stroll along the paths of the French garden, the water games will follow your progress in discovering this green theater and will lead you to the landscaped park below. Immerse yourself in the heart of our exotic bird aviaries by opening the door to our immersion aviary, open every day and for everyone. Change of scenery guaranteed!


      Another particularity of the Château des Milandes: its presentation of birds of prey! The history of falconry is told to you while admiring different species of diurnal and nocturnal birds of prey. You will appreciate the proximity with our birds!


      Les Milandes is also full of family activities! Workshops and activities for young and old allow everyone to immerse themselves in several worlds. Joséphine Baker loved to give, transmit and receive and it is quite natural that the Château des Milandes follows her convictions through its activities.


      Before, during or after the discovery of this beautiful universe, the brewery is there to welcome you from March 24 to November 11, 2024 and during the Christmas holidays. From lunch to snacks and refreshments, come and enjoy our terrace with a view of the castle. Snack in summer, food truck from April to early November.

      So don't wait any longer, enter the doors of the Château des Milandes and immerse yourself in the heart of an extraordinary place!


      SCHEDULES :

      • From February 10 to March 23: every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
      • From March 24 to April 5: every day from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      • From April 6 to April 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      • From May 1 to July 9: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • From July 10 to August 30: every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
      • From August 31 to September 30: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
      • From October 1 to November 11: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
      • From November 12 to December 20: every day from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
      • From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025: every day from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

      Last admission one hour before closing

      Free Parking/No Pets


      BIRD OF PREY DISPLAY PRESENTATIONS:

      • From March 30 to April 5: every day at 3 p.m. 
      • From April 6 to July 9: every day at 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
      • From July 10 to August 30: every day at 11:15 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
      • From August 31 to September 30: every day at 11:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
      • From October 1 to November 11: every day at 11:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

      No raptor shows in winter.


      CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT:

      The Falconry workshop for children (5-13 years old, by reservation):

      • Workshop at 3:30 p.m.: Monday to Friday

      During the winter holidays: from Monday February 12 to Friday March 8, 2024.

      • Workshop at 2:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday April 7 to Sunday May 5, 2024.

      From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays as well).

      From Sunday October 20 to Sunday November 3, 2024.

      • Workshop at 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

      From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

      • Workshop at 11:30 a.m.:

      During the Christmas holidays: from Saturday December 21, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025 (except 12/25 and 01/01).



      Feeding exotic birds (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds):

      • Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday April 7 to Monday May 5, 2024.

      From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024 (exceptionally on Saturdays as well).

      From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.



      The immersion aviary, open every day from February 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025:

      • From February 10 to March 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting).
      • End of March-April-May-June-September-October-Early November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
      • In July-August from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
      • From November 13 to December 20 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (depending on the weather).
      • During the Christmas holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting).


      The Adult Falconry workshop (from 14 years old, by reservation):

      Entertainment at 10:15 a.m.:

      • From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024.
      • Entertainment at 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.: only on Sundays
      • From Sunday July 14 to Sunday August 25, 2024



      Musketeers Workshop (8-88 years old, by reservation):

      • Workshop at 3:30 p.m.:

      Sundays February 11, 18, 25, 2024 and Sundays March 3, 10, 2024. 

      • Workshop at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.: Monday to Friday

      From Monday April 8 to Friday May 3, 2024.

      • Workshop at 10:15 a.m.: Monday to Friday in summer

      From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

      • Workshop at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.:

      During the Christmas holidays on December 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 2:30 p.m.), December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 2025.



      Archeology Workshop (8-15 years old, by reservation):

      Entertainment at 10:15 a.m.:

      • From Sunday July 14 to Sunday August 25, 2024 (Sundays only).
      • Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 for the European Heritage Days.



      Feeding the goats (subject to non-rainy weather for 5-18 year olds):

      • Workshop from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday April 7 to Monday May 5, 2024.

      • Workshop from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

      • Workshop from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. (except Saturday):

      From Sunday October 20 to Sunday November 3, 2024.



      Storytelling workshop (4-10 years):

      • Workshop at 1:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday

      From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.

      • Workshop at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.:

      During the Christmas holidays on December 21, 22, 23, 24 (only at 3:30 p.m.), December 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2024 and January 2, 3, 4, 5, 2025.


      Plays “Duels in the time of the Caumonts”: 

      • Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.:
      • From Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12, 2024.
      • Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 for the European Heritage Days.
      • Demonstrations at 12:00 p.m., 3:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.: Monday to Friday
      • From Wednesday July 10 to Friday August 30, 2024.


      One-day beekeeping workshop (from 4 years old, by reservation):

      • Workshop at 10:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.:

      Saturday June 1st and Sunday June 2nd for the “Rendez-vous aux jardins”.

      • Workshop at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.: every Thursday

      From Thursday July 11 to Thursday August 29, 2024.


      ANYONE ALLERGIC TO BEES

      ANY PERSON ALLERGIC TO BEES MUST NOTIFY IT TO US BEFORE THE START OF THE WORKSHOP!


      NEW ! EXCEPTIONAL WORKSHOP WITH THE ARTIST CAROLE B.


      Accompanied by street artist Carole b., come and discover a street art technique: the multilayer stencil and create your portrait of Joséphine Baker! 

      You don't need to know how to draw to create your work: paint, roller, stencils and expert advice from street artist Carole b. will allow you to start your work again. An original workshop for the whole family.

      • Saturday September 21, 2024 at 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
      • Sunday September 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

      For children and adults aged 8 and over (but parents can help younger children). Limited to 12 people. Duration 1 hour. Reservations strongly recommended.


      PRICES: Adult (from 17 years old) €13.50; Child (5 to 16 years old): €9.00, PRM: €11.00. Free for children under 5.

      Downloads:

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

      Discovering the Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle!
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Traveller Reviews Gardens of the Château des Milandes

4.7 sur 5 11156 reviews

  • Peter Walsh

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Peter Walsh on 09/09/2024

    We enjoyed our visit to this pretty unique Chateau. Unlike a recent reviewer, who saw overcrowding and falsehood-(Thousands!!...where?) What we saw was an ancient chateau, built and rebuilt-in keeping with its history and the story of the region. (A very well put response too😉) This history is self evident, however it is also expertly told, via an included device, in multiple languages. Another big plus point is the remarkable story of Josephine Baker, most likely unknown to many non-French visitors. An eye-opening experience and highly recommended! Although we have had a home not too far from the Chateau for some years, this was actually our first visit, I'm pretty sure we will return, and with other family members. Highlight the age/authenticity v practicality, preservation and cost of historic buildings, our own humble house incorporates a number of developing features over its pretty puny 250 years, the Chateau is almost three times this age! It's pretty simple really! The story of the little church is also an interesting aside. The gardens and water festures are excellent and worth a visit in their own right, and we also enjoyed the food in the brasserie. Well done, to the family owners and congratulations.

  • John Newport

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by John Newport on 16/09/2024

    Well worth a visit to fully understand the history of Chateau Milandes. The Chateau has a very interesting history prior to Josephine Baker. The Chateau has a fantastic English or French self guided audio tour with many many interesting artifacts. The garden are very well laid out and maintained. One thing not too be missed "Le spectacle de Rapaces" The bird of prey display is delivered by the passionate falconry team. Highly recommended.

  • Claire Tefariki

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Claire Tefariki on 08/07/2024

    Such an amazing place loaded with history. The audio guide is excellent and you get to find out about the extraordinary life of Josephine Baker who lived a great deal of her life here. The shop sells nice things and the cafe /restaurant is very nice too. Don't miss the show with the birds of prey-impressive! You can easily spend more than three hours exploring everything.

Traveller Reviews Gardens of the Château des Milandes

4.5 sur 5 1997 reviews

  • "A beautiful and interesting chateau."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by neilcoyb2018 (Chester, United Kingdom) on 23/09/2024

    Through the years we have visited numerous chateaux but this has to be one of the best. Very well organised, beautiful gardens and grounds and an excellent brasserie. The staff were so friendly and...

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  • "I Want To Give Milandes A Six!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Jim W (Sindelfingen, Germany) on 02/09/2024

    First question I have to ask myself is, where have you been all my life Josephine Baker! As a music buff, how did you never come across my path until now? However, I am glad to have you in my life...

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  • "A beautiful restoration of Chateau and gardens."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by jonathandC1381DP (Alresford, United Kingdom) on 26/08/2024

    Excellently refurbished Chateau and gardens, rightly redirecting on the life of Josephine Baker. A wonderful day out for couples or families. The audio guide is particularly interesting. I can’t...

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Château des Milandes
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle

GPS coordinates

44° 49'24.72"N, 1° 6'48.78"E

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