Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle
Attraction
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13th-century castle housing Middle Ages war museum with weapons, armor & reconstructed war machines.
Le Bourg, 24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, France
+33 5 53 31 30 00
Did You Know?
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Ancient Origins
The oldest records mentioning Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle date back to the 13th century, highlighting its long and rich history.
Albigensian Crusade
Clash of Faiths
The castle played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade, a conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathar religious movement in the 13th century.
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Medieval Warfare Museum
Castelnaud-la-Chapelle Castle houses a museum dedicated to medieval warfare, showcasing over 250 weapons and reconstructions of siege engines.
Trebuchet
Siege Weapon Demonstration
During July and August, visitors can witness a demonstration of a trebuchet, a powerful medieval siege weapon, being fired.