When was the château de Couanac built ?

Construction began in the early 16th century, on the site of an earlier building, of which the 12th century Romanesque chapel remains.

Where is the château de Couanac located ?

It stands on the Limogne causse, near Varaire, in the Lot department.

Is the château de Couanac a listed historic monument ?

Yes, its facades, roofs and chapel have been listed since 21 February 1974.

What can be seen inside the chapel ?

It preserves the transept of an older Romanesque church, with carved columns and capitals, along with a crypt holding former owners.

Château de Couanac

Couanac Castle

Varaire

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Where: Varaire

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Château de Couanac stands in Varaire (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

On the Limogne causse, a short distance from Varaire, the château de Couanac spreads three wings around a courtyard, framed by round towers, a square tower with machicolations, and Renaissance dormer windows topped with pediments. Its chapel occupies the transept of a 12th century Romanesque church, whose east facing apse and carved capitals on the triumphal arch recall the earlier building. A crypt beneath the tower holds the remains of former owners. Begun in the early 16th century on the site of an older stronghold, it ranks among the notable Renaissance residences of the Quercy region.

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Where this château is

Varaire · Lot · Occitanie

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Address

46260 Varaire

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095278
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century

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When was the château de Couanac built ?: Construction began in the early 16th century, on the site of an earlier building, of which the 12th century Romanesque chapel remains.
Where is the château de Couanac located ?: It stands on the Limogne causse, near Varaire, in the Lot department.
Is the château de Couanac a listed historic monument ?: Yes, its facades, roofs and chapel have been listed since 21 February 1974.
What can be seen inside the chapel ?: It preserves the transept of an older Romanesque church, with carved columns and capitals, along with a crypt holding former owners.