Built between the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century, on a base from the second half of the 13th century, Bonaguil is an absolute model of a fortified castle, a unique ensemble in Europe. It illustrates the evolution of defense techniques from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, up to the beginnings of Vauban fortifications in the perspective of fire artillery.
At the gateway to the Lot and Périgord, in Lot-et-Garonne, the Château de Bonaguil is remarkably preserved. Towers, keep, drawbridge, cave, seigneurial hall, oratory, graffiti, underground passages, etc., a visit to the castle is a real journey through time.
It welcomes you, day and night, from the top of its keep to the cool of its cave for thrilling visits, activities, workshops and an escape game that take you back to the Middle Ages.
Open daily:
- March and October from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm,
- April, May, June, and September from 10 am to 6 pm,
- July and August from 10 am to 7 pm,
- November to February, only during school holidays (all zones) and until November 11, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Closed on December 25 and January 1.
No guided tours during the winter.
Last entry is 1 hour before the castle closes.
Free for children under 5 years old.
Ages 6 to 12: 5 euros.
Ages 13 to 17: 7.50 euros.
Ages 18 and up: 10 euros
Job seekers, students, and people with disabilities: 7.50 euros.
Groups (20 or more people): 7.50 euros/person.
School groups (1 chaperone for every 10 students):
- Single visit: 4/child euros.
- Workshops: 6 euros/child
- Day (visit + 1 workshop): 9 euros/ child.
Activities on site Specific themed events - Workshop for adults - Workshop for children - Conferences - Temporary exhibitions
Spoken languages French - English - Spanish - Dutch
