Gradually abandoning its defensive apparatus in favor of classical architecture, the new castle reflects the power of the lords of Hautefort. The elegant silhouette of the castle of In the 17th century, the old medieval fortress was transformed into a pleasure residence.This historic monument, in the shape of a Greek cross and with the chapel in its center, offers the opportunity to discover 7 exhibition spaces which deal with Heritage and Medicine.įrom the Sick Room which has been reconstituted, to the Aristotle Room which notably presents the history of radiology, 6,500 objects and 2,000 works are exhibited depending on the years and exhibition subjects.įrom the Middle Ages to the present day, from Bertran de Born to Eugène Le Roy, Hautefort continues to build its History every day! There are places that change you. The city of Hautefort also has a Hôtel-Dieu, unique in the region, which since 1994 has housed the Museum of the History of Medicine.

Today this attachment to the castle continues and is found in local history.Īt Hautefort, History has never stopped living. Every year he gave a party during which all the inhabitants were invited and received magnificent gifts. Baron Maxence of Damascus helped to forge close ties with the population. Visible from afar, the village of Hautefort has an imposing castle in the architectural style of the Loire castles. Close to world-famous tourist sites ( Lascaux.), Hautefort offers all the ingredients for a charming vacation in the Land of Man.

Hautefort dordogne map