What can you visit at Château Barrière ?

The remains of the medieval castle built upon the foundations of the ancient Roman ramparts, including fortification vestiges with towers and curtain walls.

What historical period does Château Barrière date from ?

The site combines several periods: the ancient Gallo-Roman walls, the residential building largely from the 11th century, and the castle from the 15th century.

Is Château Barrière really built on Roman walls ?

Yes, the foundations and lower courses reuse materials from the Gallo-Roman ramparts of Périgueux, which gives the ancient fortification its name.

Château Barrière

Barrière Castle

Périgueux

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Where: Périgueux

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Open within 20 km

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Château Barrière stands in Périgueux (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Gallo-romain, 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Barrière stands upon the foundations of the Gallo-Roman ramparts of Périgueux. The site combines the vestiges of this ancient fortification with medieval structures, largely dating from the 11th century for the main building and the 15th century for the castle itself. The walls are composite in construction: the lower courses reuse materials from Roman structures, while the upper storeys, towers and curtain walls employ small ashlar blocks interspersed with brick.

What to know

The monument has been listed since 1862 and forms part of protected heritage in Dordogne.
Access and visiting conditions are not specified: please enquire before your visit.
The superimposition of Roman, Romanesque and Gothic remains constitutes the primary interest of the site.

Where this château is

Périgueux · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24000 Périgueux

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00082726
Period of construction: Gallo-romain, 12th century

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What can you visit at Château Barrière ?: The remains of the medieval castle built upon the foundations of the ancient Roman ramparts, including fortification vestiges with towers and curtain walls.
What historical period does Château Barrière date from ?: The site combines several periods: the ancient Gallo-Roman walls, the residential building largely from the 11th century, and the castle from the 15th century.
Is Château Barrière really built on Roman walls ?: Yes, the foundations and lower courses reuse materials from the Gallo-Roman ramparts of Périgueux, which gives the ancient fortification its name.