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Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Dordogne
A sentinel watching over the Dordogne
About ten kilometres from Sarlat, Castelnaud-la-Chapelle overlooks the confluence of the Dordogne and the Céou rivers, offering a splendid view of its neighbours Beynac-et-Cazenac and La Roque-Gageac. Known for its two châteaux—the magnificently restored fortified castle housing the Museum of Medieval Warfare and the Château des Milandes, formerly owned by Josephine Baker—the village and its typical Périgord architecture also boast many attractions...
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The Sept. 19, 2026 from 9 a.m.
Fête du Gabarier : économie circulaire, mobilité ...
Gabarier Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Sustainable Mobility (Second Circular Economy Forum), featuring around ten associations and local organizations. Free admission.
What sustainable and socially responsible solutions are there for the mobility needs of tomorrow? This will be the theme explored during the Gabarier Festival, the second circular economy conference. The program includes a yard sale (by prior registration), a showcase of the network of departmental circular economy stakeholders involved in mobility, with the participation of local associations, municipalitiesand organizations that will present several of their initiatives, such as community garages, bicycle repair workshops, transportation services for people with disabilities, and more. Two roundtable discussions will also be held, focusing on the challenges of solidarity-based mobility in rural areas. Admission to this event is free. Food will be available on-site from food trucks.
Next dates:
- 09/19/2026
Open every day
From Oct. 24, 2026 to Oct. 25, 2026
Festival Joséphine Baker
On the program: A book fair (June 27/28, 2026, 10am-6pm) featuring local and national authors. The auditorium (120 seats) and conference room (80 seats) will host screenings and conference-debates. A cocktail reception to open the festival will be hosted by the Conseil Départemental de la Dordogne on Saturday at 11am. An exhibition on the Resistance in France and the Dordogne, presented by ONACVG (L?office national des combattants et des victimes de guerre) Film screenings, documentaries and round-table discussions: Justice, truths and memories (27/06/2026) Radicality, violence and fracture (06/27/2026) Humor, irony and artistic freedom (06/28/2026) Resistance yesterday and today (06/28/2026)
Next dates:
- From 10/24/2026 to 10/25/2026
Map of Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Extend the visit to near Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
La Roque-Gageac
(3 km)
Beynac-et-Cazenac
(3 km)
Domme
(5 km)
Prepare your stay at Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
Office de Tourisme Périgord Noir Vallée Dordogne
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