When was Cornil castle built?

The castle dates to the 14th century. It was one of two medieval strongholds at Cornil and endured sieges during the Wars of Religion.

What remains of the castle today?

Two adjoining square buildings survive on the height, the taller standing five stories high, as well as a tower near the church. A turret against the keep once contained the staircase access.

What defensive features are visible?

The castle is fitted with machicolations whose elongated corbels are divided into three or four recesses, reflecting its fortified purpose.

Château de Cornil

Cornil Castle

Cornil

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Where: Cornil

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

Cornil castle occupies a height in Corrèze, preserving vestiges of a medieval stronghold. Two adjoining square buildings form its main structure, with the taller one rising five stories. The complex bears marks of its military past, including a turret attached to the keep that once housed the staircase access.

What to know

Only parts of the castle remain: a tower stands near the church, while the square buildings rise on the height.
The castle's defenses, particularly its machicolations with elongated corbels divided into recesses, date to its role as a medieval fortress.
The site experienced major sieges during the Wars of Religion, which shaped its present structure.

Where this château is

Cornil · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Cornil, Corrèze

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00099746
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

When was Cornil castle built?: The castle dates to the 14th century. It was one of two medieval strongholds at Cornil and endured sieges during the Wars of Religion.
What remains of the castle today?: Two adjoining square buildings survive on the height, the taller standing five stories high, as well as a tower near the church. A turret against the keep once contained the staircase access.
What defensive features are visible?: The castle is fitted with machicolations whose elongated corbels are divided into three or four recesses, reflecting its fortified purpose.