Our top Picks

A jewel of architecture built to glorify the kings of France. Splendid panorama between sky and sea, accessible by boat from Royan or Le Verdon. Visits led by the lighthouse keepers. Good physical condition required.

Immersive digital exhibitions in the heart of Bordeaux’s former submarine base. Discovery of masterpieces from art history and contemporary creation (Dalí, Gaudí, Van Gogh).

Listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Dating from the Middle Ages, this emblematic bastide is one of the best preserved, with an elegant façade and Gothic church.

Visit through the ruins of the village, site of the massacre of 10 June 1944, within the context of the Second World War.

Château built in the 15th and 17th centuries at the crossroads of Poitou and the Loire Valley. Remarkable contemporary art collection “Curios et Mirabilia”. One of the great Loire châteaux.

12th-century fortified castle set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dordogne River. Medieval-themed visit. Keep rising 152 metres above the village of Beynac and the Dordogne River. Rated 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide.

Vast fortress remodelled between the 12th and 17th centuries, located 7 km from the bastide of Monpazier. Architectural blend of Gothic, Renaissance and feudal styles. Visit of the castle, its towers and its picturesque garden. Film shooting location.

An absolute model of a fortified castle, unique in Europe, dating from the 15th century and set in woodland in Lot-et-Garonne. Visits, educational activities, workshops and medieval-themed escape games.

Through its classicism, this château is a unique Périgord site enhanced by its terrace and gardens, awarded the Remarkable Garden label. Several types of visits are available: self-guided, guided, night-time or themed.