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The Château de Bonaguil, standing proudly on a rocky outcrop, is a fascinating structure to behold. Hidden in the bottom of the valley, its turrets and ramparts are the fabric of dreams and legends. Visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the castle’s natural harmony with the location.
The Château de Bonaguil is a special and slightly mysterious place. Every step reveals a new element of its rich architecture. A visit in the company of a guide makes for a truly fascinating experience. Bonaguil is one of the most beautiful medieval châteaus in France. This important European heritage site should not be missed by anyone visiting the Lot Valley. Abounding with stories and legends and listed as one of the Sites Majeurs d’Aquitaine, the walls of the fortified castle of Bonaguil contain all the military artifice of medieval times and some surprising requirements concerning comfort!
Events over the summer
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The citadel has a busy summer calendar, with a wide range of events, including: medieval days, temporary exhibitions, fireworks, guided night-time tours, medieval workshops, and a theatre festival…
Bezoeken in het Nederlands dinsdag en vrijdag in juli om 11h30 behalve 30 juli
Guided tours in english language in August, on Mondays, on Wednesdays and on Fridays at 11.30am.
For younger visitors
In order to present the wonders of the castle to younger visitors, activities are offered for children of all ages.
Activities available :
children’s guided tour for school groups and families
themed visits
unaccompanied tours
The activities for younger visitors are organized as part of the museums network and the education convention.
Request a program.
Bookings
Château de Bonaguil - Mairie de Fumel, 47500 Fumel
Tél. : 05 53 71 90 33 Fax : 05 53 71 09 70
E-mail : chateau-bonaguil@wanadoo.fr
Site Internet : www.bonaguil.org
Opening times 2010
Last admission: ½ hour before closing.
The site closes at 4pm during the Festival de Bonaguil (1st to 08 August).
July and August: daily, 10 am to 7 pm
June and september : daily, 10 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm.
February : daily 2 pm to 5 pm
March, April, May and October : daily 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5.30 pm.
November week-end and French school holidays : 10.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm.
2010 Admission prices
Unaccompanied (with document translated in 7 languages) or guided tour (1h30).
Departure times of guided tours: varies with time of year, please ask.
Adults (from 13 years): 7 € / pers.
Children (6-12 years): 4 € / pers.
Tourist groups (minimum 20 people and by reservation): 4.50€/pers.
School groups (by reservation): 3€/pers. 1 accompanying adult free per 10 school children
2 visit package: Bonaguil + Sauveterre Museum of Prehistory (adults): 10 €/pers and 7 €/pers (child)
You can keep your ticket to go to "Gabarre Fuméloise", if you introduce it you’ll have a reduction.
