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Commarque Castle

Description

The Château de Commarque is a castle located in the village of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil, in the Dordogne department of southwestern France. It was founded in the 12th century on a rocky outcrop in the Vezere Valley, above the La Beune river, at the crossroads of the Périgueux to Cahors and Bergerac to Brive roads. Some significant renovation has been done but only well-preserved ruins remain.

Access & Transport

Located 17km northwest of Sarlat (25mins drive), 60km southeast of Périgueux (65mins drive) and 60km east of Bergerac (1h15mins drive) There is free parking 500m from the entrance.

Instructions & Recommendations

It is recommended to wear closed shoes for comfort and safety rasons This activity can be combined with a visit of Lascaux IV (23km to the north), of La Roque Saint Christophe (16km to the northwest), and/or Sarlat (17km to the southeast).

Meta review

Reviews are extremely positive, visitors probably coming in without much expectation state having been impressed by how spectacular the castle ruins are and the beautiful panorama. There are also regular praises about the ongoing restoration work and the various activities available for kids. The only downside for some is the longish walk from the parking and the uneven paths. There are a few comments of the type "interesting but nothing more", meaning that it is nice but not worth a long detour and that it is not of the same calibre as some of the other regional sites.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the region's architectural and cultural heritages

Conclusion

The Château de Commarque is visually arresting but, in our opinion, it lacks historical relevance and more "cultural substance". This is being partly addressed through ongoing renovations but for the time being we think there are better alternatives in Dordogne - if you have extra days and looking for a family-friendly activity then, in that case, it is a good option.

Key positive

Beautiful ruins

Not crowded

Key negative

Really out of the way

Lacks "content"

Suitability

Suitable for all ages Not accessible for wheelchair users and challenging for anybody with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Opens 13h00 to 17h30 from mid-Sept until end Oct. Guided visit at 14h30 and 16h30 in Jul & Aug

av. transport time:0h 45m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Mar, 29

Season 1

MONDAY11:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY11:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY11:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY11:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY11:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY11:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY11:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Sep, 23

Season 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€9.8
Adult
18 - 64
€9.8
Child
6 - 17
€6.5
Infant
0 - 5
€0
Audio-guide included Jeu de piste du Castrum: additional 2 €

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