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Unlike the XIIIth and XIVth century feudal fortress, the Renaissance Wing of Bourdeilles Castle was built in times of peace. It is richly furnished with XVth to XIXth century sideboards, beds, tables, trunks and tapestries, displayed from room to room.

The Bourdeille Family, first Barony of the Périgord The outline of Bourdeilles Castle (above) stands out from the clear blue sky. Its massive silhouette vows a faultless defence system. Encircled by walls and curtain walls, the castle and its keep are the silent guardians of the village history. Two distinct periods appear: the Romanesque medieval castle in contrast to the richly furnished Renaissance wing. First barony of the Périgord, the Bourdeille family kept possession of the castle until 1947, at which date the last descendant’s widow donated it to the County (département) of Dordogne. Take in eight hundred years of the fortress’s history as told by Jérôme Mathet, guide and keeper of the site. © Bertrand Rieger ©BertrandRieger

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At Les Promenades Restaurant (above) Jérémy Derouet concocts wonderful South-Western style dishes, exclusively using fresh ingredients. For a romantic interlude, the Hostellerie des Griffons (opposite) offers an atmosphere steeped in history. There’s everything here for a well-deserved moment of relaxation, by the outdoor pool, in the flower garden, or on the terrace with a view on the river. A Breath of Serenity

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