CHÂTEAU DE BIRON
Château de Biron is the largest château in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, with incredible views over the Périgord and Agenais regions.
Château de Biron, built in the 12th century, is one of the 4 baronies of Périgord. It was a hotly contested strategic fortress during the Hundred Years' War. Burnt down in 1442, Château de Biron was rebuilt by the Gontaut-Biron family at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. Throughout its history, it underwent a number of architectural changes, including the creation of the double-columned loggia opening onto a stone staircase. Further renovations in the 19th century, in the style of the architect Eugène Viollet le Duc, give it a remarkable architectural style today. Château de Biron is often used as a film location. New in 2025, after more than 40 years of restoration, the Château de Biron is gradually recovering its original decor, thanks to the Mobilier National. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the château, or take an audioguide. During the school vacations, we advise you to take advantage of the services of one of our mediators, who will make your visit even more exciting! Finally, in summer, concerts and other events are organized. Don't miss the Nocturnes (July 15 and August 26), the Villégiatures (August 21-24) and the Fête Médiévale on the last weekend in October. Looking for a further reason to visit this historic site? The department's heritage department regularly invests the walls with contemporary works of art.
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La visite est très agréable.