![]() ![]() There is an audio tour that you can use on your phone by scanning a QR code. We also bought a guide book for a euro which was printed in English. There are no facilities at the castle other than a small cafe selling a few basics.Įntry cost just under €10 for each adult. However, if you are not steady in your feet then maybe give this one a miss as there is a lot of steps in the castle. There is parking closer for those that need it. Parking is roughly 700m from the castle with a walkway of loose stones to get to it. With such beauty inside the castle (which you cannot photograph) I was hoping to pick up some postcards of the rooms, some souvenirs based on the beautiful costumes & posters I'd seen or even some books about her life, but instead it was ugly tat. The only disappointment was the terrible souvenir shop. Whilst there you also have the opportunity to see the gardens, watch sword fights, enjoy the bird of prey show, discover the newly restored church and have lunch in their excellent restaurant. Look out for the amazing art-deco inspired bathrooms, her famous banana skirt and the huge amount of information about her life. it's just a pity that her good nature was abused and she ended her life with nothing. She was an amazing woman and I hadn't appreciated what a philanthropist she was. The castle is fascinating and learning about Josephine's extraordinary life, as well as seeing some of her iconic costumes is wonderful. ![]() I have always known about Josephine Baker and her rainbow children, so I was really looking forward to visiting her home. ![]()
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