How old is the château de Baneuil?

The original keep dates from the 11th century, built on a former feudal motte, while the residential wing and round tower were added later, in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Is the château de Baneuil open all year?

No, it is a private property that only opens to visitors in June and July.

Is the château de Baneuil a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument (monument historique inscrit) since 18 October 1946.

Where is the château de Baneuil located?

It stands in the village of Baneuil, in the Dordogne department, on a hilltop overlooking the Dordogne valley.

Château de Baneuil

Baneuil Castle

Baneuil

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Baneuil

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Château de Baneuil stands in Baneuil (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 12th century, 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Standing on a hilltop in the Périgord pourpre, above the village of Baneuil, this castle preserves the outline of a fortified site that began in the 11th century on a former feudal motte. The original keep, a plain watchtower, withstood the Hundred Years' War before a residential wing and a round tower were later added. It remains a private property open to visitors on a seasonal basis.

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What to know

The castle belongs to private owners and is open to visitors only in June and July.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1946.
The site sits on a hilltop overlooking the Dordogne valley, so reaching it involves climbing up toward the village.
No verified opening hours, prices or accessibility details are available, so it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Baneuil · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Rue du Château, 24150 Baneuil

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082334
Period of construction: 11th century, 12th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Baneuil?: The original keep dates from the 11th century, built on a former feudal motte, while the residential wing and round tower were added later, in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Is the château de Baneuil open all year?: No, it is a private property that only opens to visitors in June and July.
Is the château de Baneuil a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument (monument historique inscrit) since 18 October 1946.
Where is the château de Baneuil located?: It stands in the village of Baneuil, in the Dordogne department, on a hilltop overlooking the Dordogne valley.