Can you visit the inside of the château de Borie-Petit?

Since the site houses an equestrian centre, visits are mainly limited to the exterior of the buildings.

How old is the château de Borie-Petit?

The building dates from the 15th century, with some 17th-century parts and a 19th-century restoration.

Is the château de Borie-Petit a protected monument?

Yes, its façades, roofs and corner turrets have been listed as historic monuments since 1974.

Where is the château de Borie-Petit located?

It stands in the commune of Champcevinel, in the Dordogne department.

Château de Borie-Petit

Borie-Petit Castle

Champcevinel

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Champcevinel

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

At Champcevinel, in the Dordogne, the château de Borie-Petit stands with its towers and fortified gatehouse dating from the 15th century, with additions from the 17th century and a 19th-century restoration of the main house. Its most notable features are the entrance poterne, the corner turrets and the machicolations running along the enclosure wall. The grounds now house an equestrian centre, and the building is best appreciated from the outside, taking in its defensive architecture.

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What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1974, covering its façades, roofs and corner turrets.
The grounds are used by an equestrian centre, so visits are essentially limited to viewing the exterior.
No opening hours or admission fees are published, so it is worth checking locally before going.
The main interest lies in the defensive architecture: the gatehouse, turrets and machicolations, all visible from outside.

Where this château is

Champcevinel · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Residence Parc Saint Vincent, Borie Petit, Route de, 24750, Champcevinel

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082466
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the château de Borie-Petit?: Since the site houses an equestrian centre, visits are mainly limited to the exterior of the buildings.
How old is the château de Borie-Petit?: The building dates from the 15th century, with some 17th-century parts and a 19th-century restoration.
Is the château de Borie-Petit a protected monument?: Yes, its façades, roofs and corner turrets have been listed as historic monuments since 1974.
Where is the château de Borie-Petit located?: It stands in the commune of Champcevinel, in the Dordogne department.