The Top 8 Castles around Gourdon
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Gourdon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Gourdon. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Rocamadour — Medieval Village
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Rocamadour is situated on three levels. Each one is worth seeing and the whole of the place is just stunning. In the lower level you wander through the village, whose …
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Rocamadour Castle
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There are seven places of worship on the "second level" of Rocamadour: the most important is the Notre Dame de Rocamadour chapel, which stands over the crypt of Saint Amadour. …
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Historic Village of Carennac
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The construction of the church of Saint-Pierre was begun in the late 11th century as a priory of the Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Pierre of Moissac. In the 12th century, the …
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Salviac
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In this charming little town, you will find a campsite less than 500 meters from the town centre, at a place called Réquillou, as well as a bakery, butcher and …
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Fortified Church and Château of Lavercantière
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Lavercantière is surrounded by beautiful forests and rivers. Take a stroll through the village centre. You won't be disappointed. A superb fortified church adjoins an equally remarkable medieval castle.
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View of Château de Belcastel and the Dordogne
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After the first bend going up the hill between Lacave and Rocamadour, we discover a small barn and a magnificent view of the castle of Belcastel which overlooks the Dordogne.
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Château de Vaillac
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Authentic feudal castle which has retained its main building and its fortified stables from the 16th century.
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Climb to Château de la Roque
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Start from the north! Serious steep in the beginning, narrow roads through the village, after that little less steep gravel climb. The descent is tarmac, not so good.
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