How old is the château de Badefols-d'Ans?

The site is first recorded at the end of the 13th century, with the current buildings dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries and later additions from the 17th century.

Can you visit the inside of the château?

A fire in 1944 destroyed most of the old interior fittings, so the visit focuses mainly on the exterior and surroundings.

Is the château de Badefols-d'Ans a listed historic monument?

It is inscribed as a historic monument, with protection covering the château, its terrace, footbridge and walled garden.

Is the château easy to walk to?

It stands on a hillside overlooking the plain, so reaching it involves walking on sloped ground.

Château de Badefols

Badefols-d'Ans

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Where: Badefols-d'Ans

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Château de Badefols-d'Ans stands in Badefols-d'Ans (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Set on a rocky spur overlooking the plain, the château de Badefols-d'Ans preserves a layered medieval structure first mentioned at the end of the 13th century and built up through the 14th and 15th centuries. A wing and terrace were added in the 17th century, but a fire in 1944 destroyed most of the old interior fittings. Visitors mainly see the exterior, the stone terrace with its footbridge, and the walled garden laid out in the 19th century.

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What to know

The interior lost most of its old decoration after the 1944 fire, so the visit focuses mainly on the exterior architecture.
The château sits on a hillside overlooking a plain, meaning some walking on sloped ground.
The historic monument protection covers the château, its stone terrace, footbridge and walled garden, but not the outbuildings.
As no opening hours or prices are given in our data, visitors should check directly before coming.

Where this château is

Badefols-d'Ans · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Badefols-d'Ans, Dordogne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082332
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Badefols-d'Ans?: The site is first recorded at the end of the 13th century, with the current buildings dating mainly from the 14th and 15th centuries and later additions from the 17th century.
Can you visit the inside of the château?: A fire in 1944 destroyed most of the old interior fittings, so the visit focuses mainly on the exterior and surroundings.
Is the château de Badefols-d'Ans a listed historic monument?: It is inscribed as a historic monument, with protection covering the château, its terrace, footbridge and walled garden.
Is the château easy to walk to?: It stands on a hillside overlooking the plain, so reaching it involves walking on sloped ground.