Hautefort castle, built on a rocky outcrop on the site of a 9C fortress, can be seen for miles around. This archetype of pleasure castles was embellished over the centuries as the fashions changed. It blends Renaissance and classical styles, which explains its current unusual aspect. The lavish interior is graced with fine antiques. The terraces are laid out as formal gardens and the 30ha-landscaped grounds are very pleasant. Numerous events are organised in the grounds.