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Turn left past the Manoir de Maurillac on your left. Here there are three old millstones beside a tree on the left. Shortly after you reach a crossroads where you turn left again, signposted to Château de Bridoire. (Do not follow the yellow markers here as they are for a different walk.) The road goes down and then up, past Clapier Bas on the right and the Centre équestre (riding centre) of la Jumenterie, where you get your first view of the many turrets of the château down on the left. The road goes down and crosses the stream of le Grimoudou. Immediately after, bear left on a jeep track that is a shortcut to the château, passing a dovecote on stilts, to stop the rats getting in (1hr 30min).

Château de Bridoire

The turreted, fairytale-like Château de Bridoire opened to the public only in 2012, after more than 20 years of dereliction. First built in the 12th century round a central keep, it was partially destroyed in the Hundred Years’ War, and rebuilt in the 15th and 16th centuries. The towers were constructed at that time, and the beautiful gardens were created in the 18th century. The château is open from mid-April to the end of September, and during weekends and holidays until mid-November. See the website for opening times: www.chateaudebridoire.com.