Château de Rastignac Castle
Neoclassical château in Dordogne resembling Jeffersonian style
A 19th-century neoclassical château in Dordogne, Rastignac is known for its columned portico; visitors stop for architecture, estate walks and views across the valley.
Château de Rastignac at a Glance#
Address: Rastignac, 24600 La Roche-Chalais, France
Admission: Free exterior; interior visits by arrangement or during open days
How to Get to Château de Rastignac#
Château de Rastignac sits near La Roche-Chalais in Dordogne. Best reached by car via the D674/D710. The nearest train stations are in Bordeaux or Périgueux, followed by a drive.
Tips for Visiting Château de Rastignac#
- See the panoramic view from the crest near the château - the sweep of the Dordogne valley explains why the site was chosen.
- Check ahead for open-house days; the private residence is not always accessible.
Best Time to Visit Château de Rastignac#
Rural location means access is best by car; avoid peak summer Saturdays when local traffic increases.
Weather & Climate near Château de Rastignac#
Château de Rastignac's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (934 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 9° | 3° | 83 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 5° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 7° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 13.4h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 88 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.7h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 71 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.4h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 57 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 15.1h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 9° - 18° | 13° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.8h |
| November | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 90 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 5° | 89 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |