Château de Castelnaud
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France
A restored castle facing Beynac across the Dordogne, with a museum of medieval warfare and working replica siege engines. Popular with children; park in the paid car park below.
- Nearest town
- Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.8150, 1.1500
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Les MagnanasCampsite2 km from Château de Castelnaud · 73 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire CAMPING-CAR PARK de Vézac, châteaux en PérigordMotorhome stopover2 km from Château de CastelnaudMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Aire Camping-Car Park de VézacMotorhome stopover2 km from Château de Castelnaud · 18 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Slow Village Saint-Cybranet - PérigordCampsite3 km from Château de CastelnaudTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Camping Le PerpetuumCampsite5 km from Château de Castelnaud · 120 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- La Rivière de DommeCampsite6 km from Château de CastelnaudTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Château de Castelnaud?
Château de Castelnaud is in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France, at GPS 44.8150, 1.1500. It is about 10 km from Sarlat-la-Canéda.
Can you camp near Château de Castelnaud?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Parking Chateau de Castelnaud, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 166 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Château de Castelnaud?
Château de Castelnaud is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Périgord: Brantôme, the Vézère and Dordogne castles.
What is there to see near Château de Castelnaud?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gardens of Marqueyssac (2 km), Château de Beynac (3 km), Domme (5 km) and Sarlat-la-Canéda Old Town (10 km).
When is the best time to visit Château de Castelnaud?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)