What year was Eyjeaux castle built?

The castle was erected in 1441 by Foulques de Junhac, a squire, under a building authorization issued that same year.

Why does the castle have no substantial fortifications?

According to the terms of the 1441 royal authorization, any fortification features other than corner turrets and a defensive loophole were forbidden.

What architectural features distinguish Eyjeaux?

The castle is characterized by its square staircase tower preceding the façade, a large circular tower at the south-west corner, and sculpted fireplaces inside.

Château d'Eyjeaux

Eyjeaux Castle

Eyjeaux

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Where: Eyjeaux

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Château d'Eyjeaux stands in Eyjeaux (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Eyjeaux castle is a 15th-century residence of pleasure built in 1441 by Foulques de Junhac. Rectangular in plan, it centres on a square staircase tower that precedes the main façade, complemented by corner turrets and a substantial circular tower to the south-west. Inside, the castle retains sculpted fireplaces.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1988.
Built under royal authorization in 1441, it was permitted no fortification features beyond four corner turrets and a defensive loophole.
Opening hours and admission fees are not documented.

Where this château is

Eyjeaux · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

87220 Eyjeaux

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00100303
Period of construction: 15th century

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What year was Eyjeaux castle built?: The castle was erected in 1441 by Foulques de Junhac, a squire, under a building authorization issued that same year.
Why does the castle have no substantial fortifications?: According to the terms of the 1441 royal authorization, any fortification features other than corner turrets and a defensive loophole were forbidden.
What architectural features distinguish Eyjeaux?: The castle is characterized by its square staircase tower preceding the façade, a large circular tower at the south-west corner, and sculpted fireplaces inside.