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Chateau de Fumel

Visit Chateau de Fumel, Aquitaine

The Chateau de Fumel was built to help defend the Lot Valley during the Hundred years War. Slightly more lowly, it now plays home to the Fumel town hall (mairie).

Little remains of the original structure, damaged severely during the Hundred Years War, and having been extensively rebuilt in the 15th century. Further extensive work was carried out in the 18th century - including the external gardens and terracing.

Following the revolution, the castle towers were ordered to be destroyed until they were as low as the building itself.

Little to entice you? Well, the terraced chateau gardens at the Chateau de Fumel have been carefully restored, are quietly attractive, and have fine views across the Lot River below. Both the chateau and the gardens are listed as Historic Monuments.

Other Fumel attractions

I have to add that Fumel itself is not the most attractive town in the region, so I wouldn't travel a long way to see the castle, just be aware if you're visiting nearby.

However, the region around the town is very attractive with lots of unspoiled countryside, picturesque villages and riverside scenery to enjoy, and the very lovely Chateau de Bonaguil close to hand. Visit Fumel tourist office at Place Georges Escande for details of the local attractions and events during your visit.

Boat trips on a traditional gabarre along the Lot river are also available in Fumel.

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Suggested places to visit near Chateau de Fumel, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Monflanquin 16km; Chateau de Biron 17km; Penne d'Agenais 17km; Villefranche-du-Perigord 17km; Monpazier 21km; Villeneuve-sur-Lot 23km; Villereal 24km; Frespech 24km; Beauville 25km; Pujols 26km; Bourg de Visa 26km; Laroque-Timbaut 29km; Montferrand-du-Perigord 29km; Lauzerte 30km; Belves 31km; Brassac 31km;

See these places and more on a map at places near Chateau de Fumel

Chateau de Fumel tourism: sights and attractions nearby

Eglise de Notre-Dame (Lacour) - religious monument (23km) : Eglise Notre Dame (Frespech) - religious monument (24km) : Eglise Sainte-Croix (Beaumont-du-Perigord) - religious monument (29km) : Jardin du Pèlerin - remarkable garden (30km) : Jardin de la Daille - remarkable garden (31km) : Eglise Notre Dame de l'Assomption (Belves) - religious monument (31km) : Eglise de Sainte Livrade (Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot) - religious monument (32km) : Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) - religious monument (33km) :