Ticket to the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle

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

Why visit the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle?

Located in the village of Prudhomat in the Lot region, the Castelnau-Bretenoux Castle is a notable medieval fortress in northern Occitania. Your ticket provides access to this fortress, dating back to the 12th century. Initially built by the Castelnau barons, it was renovated in the 15th and 16th centuries to improve its defenses due to artillery advancements.

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

Visitors can also enjoy a panoramic view of the Prudhomat landscape from the castle’s windows.

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 2 pm to 5:30 pm

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

Free admission

This archaeological site offers free admission to:

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