How long has Aigueperse Castle existed?

The site is recorded as early as 1288, but the castle in its current form dates to the late 16th or early 17th century.

What architectural features distinguish this castle?

The building stands out for its central straight staircase, northeast corner tower, square pavilions set back on the south facade and its entrance door framed by fluted pilasters.

When was the castle modified?

A projection was built at the center of the north facade in 1832, bringing significant alteration to the original structure.

Château d'Aigueperse

Aigueperse Castle

Saint-Paul

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Where: Saint-Paul

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Château d'Aigueperse stands in Saint-Paul (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: limite 16th century 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Aigueperse Castle, built between the late 16th and early 17th century in Saint-Paul, Haute-Vienne, is a rectangular main building adorned with square pavilions and a corner tower. Its classical architecture combines the fluted pilasters of the southern door with Renaissance details on the facade, while a central stairwell tower extends above the roofline. Listed as a historical monument, it illustrates the evolution of rural residences across two centuries.

What to know

The main southern entrance, the central staircase and the fireplace in the Guards' Hall are among the elements protected under historical monument status.
The building dates to the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries, with a projection added to the north facade in 1832.
The stairwell tower is a distinctive structure that projects above the roofline for two additional levels.

Where this château is

Saint-Paul · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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87260 Saint-Paul

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00100484
Period of construction: limite 16th century 17th century

Frequently asked

How long has Aigueperse Castle existed?: The site is recorded as early as 1288, but the castle in its current form dates to the late 16th or early 17th century.
What architectural features distinguish this castle?: The building stands out for its central straight staircase, northeast corner tower, square pavilions set back on the south facade and its entrance door framed by fluted pilasters.
When was the castle modified?: A projection was built at the center of the north facade in 1832, bringing significant alteration to the original structure.