The Battle of Castillon Historical Spectacle in July and August

This spectacle is only a few kilometers away from the maison in the village of Castillon-le-Belvès. It is held in the months of July and August for only about five weeks on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The spectacle starts late at night because the sun sets late at night. See the description and photos on the history page and the blog post with short videos

Chateau Michel de Montaigne

www.chateau-montaigne.com
+33 (0)5 53 58 63 93
info@chateau-montaigne.com

Located quite close to our maison, visit a chateau, the famous 14th century tower where Michel de Montaigne retreated for a decade and wrote his famous essays that made him an influential philospher of the French Renaissance. There is also a winery on the estate and you can taste their wines. Reservations for guided tours are required, so plan ahead on your visit.

The exterior of Château Michel de Montaigne

Doorway to the château.
Close up on the doorway to the château with Montaigne’s famous saying “Que sais je?” or “what do I know?"
The 14th century tower that Montaigne retreated to for ten years and wrote his famous essays.
Entrance to the 14th century tower.
Montaigne’s bedroom chamber in the tower.
Montaigne’s bed in the tower.
Montaigne’s desk in the tower.
Engravings on the ceiling that inspired Montaigne.
A copy of his Montaigne’s essays.
A reconstructed image from Montaigne’s private chapel in the tower.

Saint Emilion - the UNESCO world heritage village is only a 20 minute drive away.

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La Chantier Médiéval de Guyenne

421 Route du Fronsadais, 33240 La Lande-de-Fronsac
www.guyenne-medieval.com
+33 (0)6 64 86 86 74
contact@guyenne-medieval.com

Come and see a medieval construction site where they are building a cathedral. Reservations are recommended as the number of people are limited. There are workshops for children to learn construction techniques, or just tour the construction site.

Château de Duras

2 Le Chateau, 47120 Duras
www.chateau-de-duras.com
+33 (0)5 33 14 00 38
contact@chateau-de-duras.com

Roughly a 30 minute drive from Castillon, the Chateau de Duras is a 12th century fortification that has undergone extensive renovation. It isn’t one of the most beautiful chateau’s but is worth the trip to explore this site in the town of Duras.