What remains of the château d'Auberoche?

Only a chapel survives, listed as a historic monument since 1960, as the castle itself was destroyed.

Where is the site of the château d'Auberoche located?

It stands on a rocky spur above the Auvézère valley, in the central Périgord region.

What happened at Auberoche in 1345?

A decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War took place there, won by Anglo-Gascon forces.

Can you visit the château d'Auberoche?

The castle itself no longer exists; only the listed chapel can still be seen on the site.

Château d'Auberoche

Auberoche Castle

Bassillac et Auberoche

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bassillac et Auberoche

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Château d'Auberoche stands in Bassillac et Auberoche (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The château d'Auberoche no longer stands: all that remains on this hilltop site above the Auvézère valley is a chapel, listed as a historic monument since 1960. The place is remembered for the 1345 battle, a decisive episode of the Hundred Years' War won by Anglo-Gascon forces. Visitors come less for a building than for a site steeped in military history, set on a rocky spur overlooking the river.

Written from Château d'Auberoche (Le Change)

What to know

Only a chapel remains today of the medieval castle, the rest having disappeared.
The site sits on a steep rocky spur above the Auvézère valley, and reaching it requires some effort.
No opening hours or admission fees are available for this site.
The place is chiefly linked to the 1345 Battle of Auberoche, an episode of the Hundred Years' War.

Where this château is

Bassillac et Auberoche · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24640 Bassillac et Auberoche

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Frequently asked

What remains of the château d'Auberoche?: Only a chapel survives, listed as a historic monument since 1960, as the castle itself was destroyed.
Where is the site of the château d'Auberoche located?: It stands on a rocky spur above the Auvézère valley, in the central Périgord region.
What happened at Auberoche in 1345?: A decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War took place there, won by Anglo-Gascon forces.
Can you visit the château d'Auberoche?: The castle itself no longer exists; only the listed chapel can still be seen on the site.