Gageac castle

Castle located on the roads of St Jacques de Compostelle between Bergerac and Sainte-Foy la Grande. From guard duty in the XNUMXth century, it became a stronghold in the XNUMXth century before being transformed after the Middle Ages into a dwelling. Remarkable dovecote erected in the XNUMXth century.
Originally a XNUMXth century guard tower dependent on Duras. It was reinforced in the XNUMXth century to become a stronghold.
During the Hundred Years War the Constable DU GUESCLIN laid siege to it for 5 days.
In the XNUMXth/XNUMXth century, it was transformed into a residence and a remarkable dovecote was built.

Ranking & labels

• Listed historic sites and monuments

Spoken languages

• Français

Equipments

• Picnic area.

Activities on site

• Conferences

Others

• Pets allowed: no
• Groups accepted
• Bus parking
• Minimum group size: 12
• Maximum group size: 70

Payment method

• French bank and postal checks
• Cash

• Free tour
• Guided tour
• Average duration of the group visit: 90 min
• Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min
• Groups of 12 to 70 people welcome.
• Additional visit: touchscreen tablet in English

Visit languages

• Français