Château d'Allemans-du-Dropt
Allemans-du-Dropt
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- Where
- Allemans-du-Dropt
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Château d'Allemans-du-Dropt stands in Allemans-du-Dropt (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The castle at Allemans-du-Dropt contains the remains of a 13th-century fortress, partly rebuilt after its destruction. The original structure, razed during the Revolution, was replaced by a modified building with two pavilions on either side. The site is notable for its corner tower, circular at its base and octagonal at the top, topped by a ribbed dome.
What to know
- Only the tower and west wing of the original castle remain, the rest having been rebuilt.
- The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1984, specifically protecting the surviving tower.
- The mullioned windows and lintel door are evidence of the medieval period.
Where this château is
Allemans-du-Dropt · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
47800
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- Period of construction
- 13th century, 17th century
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Frequently asked
- What remains of the medieval castle?
- The west wing of the original structure has been preserved, along with a corner tower. Architectural features such as mullioned windows and a lintel door are evidence of the original building.
- Why is the tower protected as a historic monument?
- The octagonal tower, a significant feature of the 13th-century castle with its ribbed dome, was listed in 1984 for its historical value.
- Was the castle rebuilt after the Revolution?
- The original building was demolished due to its ruined state after the Revolution. A new structure was constructed with modifications giving the site a more monumental character, with two pavilions.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q18642430
- Mérimée PA00084064
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