Historic Castillon-la-Bataille

Castillon-la-Bataille is most well known as the site of the final battle of the Hundred Years’ war on 17 July 1453. However, the village was known as Castillon-sur-Dordogne. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of this battle the village was renamed Castillon-la-Bataille. In the last battle French forces killed both Earl John Talbot and his son Viscount John Talbot. The defeat of the Talbot’s led to the capture of Bordeaux from English control.

The village of Castillon dates back to the middle of the 9th century. The walled village of Castillon sat on the Dordogne River and was a strategic location to watch boat traffic on the river.

The center of the village is the old bastide and contains Place Charles de Gaulle, Eglise Saint-Symphorien, and the Mairie which houses a museum that is dedicated to the historic battle of 1453.

Experience the Battle for Castillon

Each summer from July to August each Friday and Saturday night, there is a re-enactment of the Battle for Castillon. The re-enactment features 400 actors that will take you back to 1453! See the website for La Bataille de Castillon for times and tickets.