The château stands on a rocky spur overlooking the commune and village of Hautefort. Built between the late 16th and late 17th centuries on the foundations of an ancient medieval fortress, its architecture is clearly reminiscent of the châteaux of the Loire Valley and Versailles. Embellished by the addition of a formal garden and landscaped park in the 19th century, it is a unique site that combines the splendour of nature and the majesty of architecture, with a culture of refinement inherited and passed down through the ages.

Discover the only classical château in Périgord! Inspired by Versailles, it stands out for the symmetry of its facades and its majestic main courtyard. These architectural features and its attraction to classicism bear witness to the prestige of its builder, the Marquis Jacques-François de Hautefort, adviser to King Louis XIV, who devoted his life to embellishing Hautefort in the purest respect for the codes of the classical era. During your visit, retrace the evolution of this place through the history of those who shaped it.

Your journey begins in 1671, in the private flats of the Marquis de Hautefort. Based on historical correspondence between Jacques-François de Hautefort and Colbert, we have imagined their meeting. You will gradually enter the Marquis' private quarters, witnessing the exchanges that shaped the family's future. Your experience continues in the estate's kitchens, where the intendant will reveal the secrets of organising grand receptions. Sounds, decorations, scents and surprise guests: everything is designed to make you experience a great day in the XVIIᵉ century.

Enter the private flats of the Baroness de Bastard and the generations who still live there today. Ravaged by fire in 1968, château de Hautefort was saved thanks to the unfailing determination of this woman and, after her, of Hélène and Michel David-Weill. Today, it is the third generation who live there with their children when they stay at Dordogne. In this intimate experience with a family passionate about masterpieces and exceptional furniture, you will discover life at a château in the 21st century.

Through 360° immersion, combining sounds, lights, noises, smoke and smells, enter the heart of that tragic night in 1968, when flames almost reduced the château to ashes. Feel the urgency, the struggle to save this heritage and the emotion of its rebirth. A gripping sensory experience to help you understand the history and resilience of Hautefort.