When was Barbezières castle built?

In the 15th century. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1925.

What architectural features characterize this castle?

A massive cylindrical tower at the southwest corner, decorated gables at each end, spiral staircases in stone, and vaulted cellars beneath the main structure.

Visiting arrangements are not specified; contact the Barbezières town hall for access information.

Château de Barbezières

Barbezières Castle

Barbezières

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Barbezières

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Barbezières stands in Barbezières (Charente), 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.

Built in the 15th century, Barbezières castle combines a central residential block with stone towers positioned at its corners. Its defensive architecture, characterized by decorated gables and spiral staircases, reflects late medieval building practices. The complex, listed as a historical monument, comprises the main castle and outbuildings arranged around a courtyard.

What to know

The castle dates from the 15th century and has been listed as a historical monument since 1925.
Public access to the interior is not mentioned; contact the town hall of Barbezières for information.
The exterior reveals late medieval architecture, including towers, decorated gables, and stone staircases visible from the courtyard.

Where this château is

Barbezières · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16140

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00104237
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Barbezières castle built?: In the 15th century. The building was listed as a historical monument in 1925.
What architectural features characterize this castle?: A massive cylindrical tower at the southwest corner, decorated gables at each end, spiral staircases in stone, and vaulted cellars beneath the main structure.
Can it be visited?: Visiting arrangements are not specified; contact the Barbezières town hall for access information.