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The two fortresses of Roquetaillade are a masterpiece in Aquitaine and the site is one of the most visited in South West France. The castle has been lived in by the same family for over 700 years and is fully furnished. It was open to the public in 1956. Behind the medieval walls, discover the "eclat" of the Renaissance and the unique decorations created by Viollet le Duc.

 

 

St Michael's Chapel

A visit to the farm museum - the Metairie of Roquetaillade - is another adventure. What was life like in 19 th century rural Bazas ? Discover the interiors, the bread oven, 12 th century dovecot ( still occupied ) Bazadais' cows, Gascony pigs and chickens. The museum traces the evolution of a family over three generations from 1850 - 1950.

 

12 th century dovecot

 

Kitchen in the Metairie

 

VISITING HOURS - CASTLE :

 

July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June

July and August

September and October

1st November to Easter day

Open 1st January
 Closed 25th december

Easter day to June

 

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everyday every afternoon Sundays / Bank Hollidays / School hollidays every afternoon
from 11 am to 17 pm at 3 pm and 4 pm at 3 pm and 4 pm at 3 pm and 4 pm
Open at 10h30 am Open at 2h30 pm Open at 2h30 pm Open at 2h30 pm

VISITING HOURS - MUSEUM :

 

1st July to 31st August :  15 - 19 pm every day

GROUPS ( 20 minimum )

Castle and museum open all year by appointment.

Visits in English on request

Light refreshments available in July and August. Picnic area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price :

 

 

castle :  adults 9.50 €
   students and children 6.50 €


castle and museum :  adults 11 €
   students and children 8 €


Group price : on demand by telephone, fax or e-mail

 tel : 05.56.76.14.16

 fax : 05.56.76.14.61

 roquetaillade@hotmail.com

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