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19 Promotional themes 1001 castles to choose from, from the Hundred Years' War to Renaissance pleasure castles. The Dordgne is also one of the départements with the greatest number of listed historic monuments dating from almost all the great architectural periods. This authentic living history book is filled with impressive medieval fortifications and Renaissance pleasure castles. Remainders of a troubled wartime era, castles such as Beynac, Castelnaud, Biron and Bourdeilles are now used for more joyful endeavours: sets for films, backdrops for shows, museums, and destinations offering tours and family activities. Discover their legends... In 1001 ways! For example, witness trebuchet demonstrations at Castelnaud castle. The Renaissance left behind a number of pleasure castles that are still as enchanting as ever, such as those of Puyguilhem, Jumilhac and Hautefort. As you wander along the streets of the 13th-century fortified villages called bastides, which are all located in the southern part of the Dorodgne between Bergerac and Sarlat, your imagination will embark on a trip to the Hundred Years' War. Monpazier, called an 'English bastide' and founded by the English king Edward I, is one of the best-preserved examples of this type of village. Domme, a 'French bastide', was built by the French king Philip the Bold. From its rocky spur, it overlooks the Dordogne Valley. CDT Dordogne Catalogue LOSSE CASTLE