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Châteaux –
​This areas is full of picturesque towns.  There are several interesting Chateaux to visit. 
​For all you need good shoes and some have very narrow stairs and walkways, children may need to be watched.


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Close By

Chateau de Fumel
If you are near / in Fumel it is worth seeing this small castle located near the office of tourism with a lovely garden (free) it has a great view of the valley that is worth seeing

Le château fort de Gavaudun
30min (24.8 km) D233
If you enjoy climbing around ancient ruins then this castle is worth a visit, the view from the top is spectacular. there are a lot of steep stone steps. Check when it is open.

Chateau de Biron
40 mins (38.3 km)
Great to explore.  The route takes you to different ages of the chateau. No furniture in place. Great views of the surrounding land. An amazing place. Staircases would be difficult for some. Amazing to think what it was like centuries ago.  Lovely little village around the base with a couple of nice places to eat or drink.
 
Bonaguil's castle
30 to 35 mins (28.5 km)       
Probably one of the best château in South West France.  This is really the ultimate fortress. Well worth visiting. In a nice setting, beautifully restored. You can really imagine how the life went on.
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less than an hour away

Chateau de Duras
55 to 60 mins (62.3 km) http://uk.chateau-de-duras.com/
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Wonderfully restored smaller chateau. Not as grand as some it has informative plaques throughout informing you of the history. Views from the tower and balcony are vast, giving you a chance to see all the surrounding countryside.  The audio-guide is an extra charge but worth having.

​Monbazillac  
60 mins (64.1 km)
http://chateau-monbazillac.com/en/home

Stunning chateau on top of a hill with fabulous views (some may say a little expensive and commercial) A working vineyard , sample and buy the wines for free (a little sweet for me). Chateau lovely inside and very interesting.
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Further Afield

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​Chateau des Milandes

1 h 15 min (74.5 km)

​ http://www.milandes.com/gb/ 
The chateaux is beautifully restored from the outside, The first two floors provide an in-depth story into the life of Josephine Baker from her arrival in Paris, through her hey-day and her contributions to France, to her sad demise. The relatively new gardens are also beautifully appointed and the demonstration of the birds is worth attending (in French) This could be done with a trip to Les Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac (see Gardens)
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