It was an interesting visit and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend wearing sturdy footwear and going when it hasn’t been raining! It is an ongoing restoration project and there are some areas where pictures show what it would have originally looked like. We visited after it had rained so found it a little slippery. In terms of habitats and species, the catchment area of the Dordogne boasts a rich, diversified and. The river rises on the flanks of the Puy de Sancy and, at the Bec d’Ambs, it merges with the turbulent waters of the Garonne where together they form the estuary of the Gironde. The castle itself is a ruin and the majority is outdoors. The 483-km-long Dordogne is the fifth longest river in France. It said on the sign that it was in French and English but we couldn’t see how to change it to English. There is an audio tour that you can use on your phone by scanning a QR code. We also bought a guide book for a euro which was printed in English. There are no facilities at the castle other than a small cafe selling a few basics.Įntry cost just under €10 for each adult. However, if you are not steady in your feet then maybe give this one a miss as there is a lot of steps in the castle. There is parking closer for those that need it. Parking is roughly 700m from the castle with a walkway of loose stones to get to it. With such beauty inside the castle (which you cannot photograph) I was hoping to pick up some postcards of the rooms, some souvenirs based on the beautiful costumes & posters I'd seen or even some books about her life, but instead it was ugly tat. The only disappointment was the terrible souvenir shop. Whilst there you also have the opportunity to see the gardens, watch sword fights, enjoy the bird of prey show, discover the newly restored church and have lunch in their excellent restaurant. Look out for the amazing art-deco inspired bathrooms, her famous banana skirt and the huge amount of information about her life. it's just a pity that her good nature was abused and she ended her life with nothing. She was an amazing woman and I hadn't appreciated what a philanthropist she was. From Argentat, the river twists and turns for about another 100 miles, and just before the town of Lalinde, the Dordogne flows into the Bergerac/Cotes de Bergerac AOC. The castle is fascinating and learning about Josephine's extraordinary life, as well as seeing some of her iconic costumes is wonderful. About 50 miles later the river flows through the city of Argentat, a lovely town where medieval houses line the streets along the river. I have always known about Josephine Baker and her rainbow children, so I was really looking forward to visiting her home.
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