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The medieval castle of Castelnaud is
built on a rocky outcrop and offers a splendid panorama on the Dordogne valley.
Through a collection of arms and armours, full-scale reconstructions of war
machines (mangonel, trébuchet, pierrière, bricole) you will learn about the art
of warfare in the Middle Ages and be shown certain aspects of the lifestyle of
the Lords of Castelnaud, with the garden of medieval inspiration and the
furnished keep. The path for unguided visits is dotted with signposts,
multimedia, interactive terminals, mock-ups. In summer, guided visits on the
theme of Medieval Warfare are conducted in French, English and Dutch.
The museum features a vast collection (polearms, swords, daggers, artillery
pieces, defensive outfits...). The sober design highlights the collections and
provides detailed explanations on the manufacture and use of the weapons and
armours. The evolution of the fortification and the besieging techniques is also
shown on a slide-show, films and video games available to the public.