Ticket to the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

Don't miss the opportunity to explore the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle when you're in Prudhomat. Inside, you'll admire an extensive collection of decorative art.

Why visit the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle?

Situated in Prudhomat in the Lot region, Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle is one of the prominent medieval fortresses in northern Occitania. With your ticket, you'll explore this fortress, tracing its roots back to the 12th century. This bastion, an emblem of the Castelnau barons, underwent renovations in the 15th and 16th centuries to enhance its defenses against artillery.

After the demise of the last Castelnau in 1715, the castle fell into disrepair. A devastating fire in 1851 further damaged the structure. However, restoration efforts led by Jean Mouliérat in the late 19th and early 20th centuries revitalized the castle. He acquired the castle and curated a collection of period furniture, tapestries, and sacred art pieces.

From the castle’s windows, enjoy splendid panoramic views of the Prudhomat landscape.

Opening hours

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle is open every day except Tuesdays during the following hours:

May 2 to June 30: 10 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 6:30 pmJuly 1 to August 31: 10 am to 6:30 pmSeptember 1 to April 30: 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Final entry is permitted up to 1 hour before closing. On December 24 and 31, closing time is 4 pm. Operating hours may change.

Free admission

This archaeological site is free for:

Young people aged 18 to 25 from the EUChildren under 18, regardless of nationalityUnemployed individuals, disabled people, and one accompanying personJournalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police, and other state security forcesFree admission applies on the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31 and November 1 to December 31, as well as the third weekend of September.