Ticket to the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

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

Why visit the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle?

Located in Prudhomat in the Lot region, the significant Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle is one of the notable medieval fortresses in northern Occitania. With your ticket, you can explore the fortress that dates back to the 12th century. It features renovations from the 15th and 16th centuries aimed at improving its defenses against artillery.

After the last Castelnau's death in 1715, the castle fell into disrepair, worsened by a fire in 1851. Restoration efforts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led by Jean Mouliérat revived the castle. His curated collection comprises period furniture, tapestries, and sacred art pieces.

Visitors can also enjoy panoramic views of the Prudhomat landscape from the castle's windows.

Opening hours

Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle is open daily 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 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Final entry is one hour before closing. On December 24 and 31, closing time is at 4 pm. Hours may be subject to change.

Free admission

The archaeological site is free for:

Young people aged 18 to 25 from the European UnionChildren under 18Unemployed individuals, disabled people, and one accompanying personJournalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, and state security forcesAll visitors on the first Sunday of the month between January 1 and March 31, and November 1 and December 31, as well as the third weekend of September.