The Château de Puymartin celebrates its 50th anniversary of opening to the public live with France Bleu Périgord!

All afternoon France Bleu Périgord met the team that brings the Château de Puymartin to life 7 days a week. In black Périgord, not far from Sarlat, commune of Marquay, this castle built in the 13th century has gone through the ages and withstood the 100 years war. It was used to protect the trade routes from Périgord to important cities such as Toulouse.

Also a film set, it welcomes visitors for guided tours and other innovative activities. 1270 is the year of construction of the castle, 1972 its opening to visitors and 2022 celebrates 50 years of opening to the general public, an event celebrated with France Bleu Périgord.

New for 2022

  • Intimate dawn tours (upon reservation) between 9am and 11am
  • “Evenings at the Marquise’s” (by reservation) at the heart of an 18th century evening surrounded by whimsical actors. ·
  • The immersive game “The mystery of the white lady” (every Tuesday this summer) visit of the castle with puzzles and physical challenges around the legend of the white lady

Photo gallery of our special show

Xavier de Montbron, co-owner of Château de Puymartin told us about the centuries-old family history © Radio France
Almamy Barry
Olivier Royon, historian of the castle gave us the historical context of Périgord to better understand the strategic place of the places
Olivier Royon, historian of the castle gave us the historical context of Périgord to better understand the strategic place of the places © Radio France
Almamy Barry
Maeva Fargues guide at Château de Puymartin presented the new products created this summer.
Maeva Fargues guide at Château de Puymartin presented the new products created this summer. © Radio France
Almamy Barry
Ambre Lorgeoux, screenwriter, scenographer and creator of the game "The mystery of the white lady"
Ambre Lorgeoux, scriptwriter, scenographer and creator of the game “The mystery of the white lady” © Radio France
Almady Barry
Antoine Houdard, actor performs the "Marquis de Puymartin" in the 18th century during the game "The mystery of the white lady"
Antoine Houdard, actor interprets the “Marquis de Puymartin” in the 18th century during the game “The mystery of the white lady” © Radio France
Almady Barry
Bernadette and Marie-Sophie Rouchon mother and daughter co-owners and managers of the Château de Puymartin were our guests at 6:10 p.m. in the main courtyard
Bernadette and Marie-Sophie Rouchon mother and daughter co-owners and managers of the Château de Puymartin were our guests at 6:10 p.m. in the main courtyard © Radio France
Almady Barry


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