I was lucky enough to be present for the shooting of the films made for television, “Cartouche, Le Brigand Magnifique” with Fréderic Diefenthal and “Richelieu, la Pourpre et le Sang” with Jacques Perrin. Visits of the chateau showed theatrical backdrops and the sets were not yet organised as they often are today, but to see the chateau and the gardens complete with decor and costumes was to see it reliving the past. Meeting musketeers, seeing Cardinal Richelieu in his chair, or taking a walk with Louis XIII became, for a few days, the everyday life of the Chateau de Bourdeilles.
ORGANIZE YOUR VISIT
9th February to 5th April*
From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2 pm to 5:30 pm
6th April to 5 July
From 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
6th July to 30 August
From 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
2th September to 3th November
From 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm
4th November to 5th January*
From 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm
Last admissions one hour before closure
Visiting Chateau de Bourdeilles
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ENTRY TICKET
Individuals
Over 13 years old : 9,50 €
5 to 12 years old : 6,30 €
Under 5 years old : free
Privilege Card (1 year): 23 €
Groups
School child
Over 13 years old :
7,30 €
School child
(under 12 years old): 3,70 € -
ESCAPE GAME 1307
20€ (free entry ticket)
OF SEMITOUR
Katia
Thot Park
Marion
Communication Department
Despite its tumultuous past, the site is full of beauty and serenity. Its magic really comes into its own at the moment the sun meets the stone. As the great gates are opened, the rising sun floods the courtyard before spilling into the gardens while the setting sun warmly embraces the majestic keep. A unique performance…