Activities

Schedule - 2026 Season

Here you’ll find all the information you need to plan your visit to the castle in the Lot.

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY AT THE VENUE

The castle is open to visitors on Sunday afternoons from November 12 through March 31.

Open Monday afternoons, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sunday afternoons.

  • 1er April 1 – May 31: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 1er June – September 30: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • 1er October – November 11: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Our Activities

Guided Tours

More than just a tour, this castle offers a complete change of scenery as it tells the story of the site dating back to its origins in the 8th century! Tales of sieges and assaults, along with family anecdotes, punctuate the tour, while your eyes feast on this fully furnished castle: furniture, armor, tapestries, paintings, tools… an unforgettable and unique experience.  

Self-guided tours

Let yourself be swept away by the magic of Cénevières: at your own pace and wherever your interests take you. The castle opens its doors to you and guides you through your visit with a 14-page booklet that lets you explore the local history and the broader history of the area at your own pace….

Group Tours

Are you part of an existing group (friends, family, collectors, etc.)? A group tour is perfect for you—just like a canoe trip, a hike on the Causse, or a nice meal at a restaurant. The château staff will reserve a dedicated—or even personalized—tour slot for you if you tell us a little about your group. By reservation, at a time that works for you!

"Kids'" Tours

A castle to explore, experience, and enjoy… just like a real knight or princess!

Welcome to children ages 4 to 9. This interactive tour is specially designed for you, so you can learn while having fun! You’ll need all five of your senses to understand the castle’s construction, its defenses, and daily life back in the days of princesses and knights. Once you pass through the carriage gates, you can dress up and even get all ready for the ball being held in your honor in the grand Renaissance ballroom!!!!!

Night Tours

By candlelight, enjoy a magical, timeless experience.

Every Wednesday, Cénevières lights up to immerse you in the magic of a candlelit tour. More than just a tour, it’s an enchanting immersion into the castle’s mysteries, revealed by the glow of lanterns and the splendor of the costumes. Bonus: a complimentary sweet treat served in the main courtyard at the end of the tour. A moment of camaraderie shared with the castle’s owners.

School Field Trips

In consultation with the teachers, the castle staff offers a tour tailored to the students’ grade level (in terms of both duration and content): a perfect balance between school and fun!!!!

Educational Workshop

"Catch me if you can!"

Uncover the secrets of perspective and bring 3D to life, just as they did during the Renaissance.

In this workshop, the architecture, woodwork, and paintings of Cénevières serve as a setting for exploring one of the most beautiful hallmarks of the Renaissance: perspective. Everyone will have the chance to try their hand at the basic techniques of this graphic representation, which allows us to depict three-dimensional space.

Our Rates

Our Services

Free parking

100 meters from the castle

Parking for People with Disabilities

at the entrance to the castle

Store

regional products

Refill

for electric bikes

Media

Self-guided tours in EN, DE, ES, NL

Access for People with Disabilities

Visitors can tour the courtyards and rooms on the ground floor; a video is shown on a television screen to guide the tour of the first floor, which is not accessible by elevator.

Special tours for the visually impaired (Opening of display cases).

Assisting People with Hearing Impairments: Using Lip Reading

Accepted Payment Methods

💶 Cash ✍️ Checks 💳 Visa & Mastercard 🎫 Vacation Checks 📱 ANCV Connect

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By road

The castle is easily accessible by car:

From Cahors: about 35 minutes
From Figeac: about 45 minutes
From Toulouse: about 1 hour and 45 minutes

Free parking is available right next to the castle.

By train

The nearest train stations are:

Cahors Station
Figeac Station

From these stations, we recommend continuing your journey by car (rental car or taxi).

By plane

Nearest airports:

Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (about 1 hour and 45 minutes)
Brive-Vallée de la Dordogne Airport (about 1 hour and 30 minutes)

by bike

via the V86 Greenway

Through the Lot

Lower pontoon