When was Château de Douillac built?

The fortified house was built in the early sixteenth century. Its keep and defensive features date from this period.

What elements are protected as historical monuments?

The 1997 listing covers the facades, roofs, interior staircase, and the parcel on which the château stands.

Was the château modified after its construction?

Yes, significant alterations took place in the nineteenth century, primarily affecting the interior and some exterior openings.

Château de Douillac

Douillac Castle

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

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Château de Douillac stands in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Château de Douillac is a fortified house built in the early sixteenth century in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, Haute-Vienne. Its keep and defensive features date from this period. The building underwent alterations in the nineteenth century, including the opening of new windows and the installation of shutters, while its interior was substantially modified during the same era.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1997, with protection covering the facades, roofs, interior staircase, and the land parcel.
No information is available regarding visiting conditions, opening hours, or admission fees.
The building dates from the early sixteenth century and retains its original keep, despite nineteenth-century modifications.

Where this château is

Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

87500 Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000008
Period of construction: first half of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Château de Douillac built?: The fortified house was built in the early sixteenth century. Its keep and defensive features date from this period.
What elements are protected as historical monuments?: The 1997 listing covers the facades, roofs, interior staircase, and the parcel on which the château stands.
Was the château modified after its construction?: Yes, significant alterations took place in the nineteenth century, primarily affecting the interior and some exterior openings.