What remains of Genthial Castle ?

The seventeenth-century main building survives with its projecting facades, two projecting corner turrets, and a contemporary covered stone well.

Is Genthial Castle open to visitors ?

Public access is not regular : contact the town hall of Liorac-sur-Louyre to learn about visiting conditions.

Château de Genthial

Genthial Castle

Liorac-sur-Louyre

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Liorac-sur-Louyre

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

Genthial Castle, built in the seventeenth century in Dordogne, comprises a main residence of regular proportions with a steep tile roof, arranged around an enclosed courtyard. Its central facade projects forward, while two square corner turrets with lantern roofs mark the eastern angle of the building. A covered stone well, contemporary with construction, remains in the courtyard.

What to know

Listed as a historical monument since 1948, the castle benefits from official protection as a historic building.
The castle is not open for self-guided visits : contact the town hall of Liorac-sur-Louyre before travelling.
Located in rural Dordogne, the castle requires appropriate transport to reach it.

Where this château is

Liorac-sur-Louyre · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Liorac-sur-Louyre, Dordogne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082617
Period of construction: 17th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Genthial Castle ?: The seventeenth-century main building survives with its projecting facades, two projecting corner turrets, and a contemporary covered stone well.
Is Genthial Castle open to visitors ?: Public access is not regular : contact the town hall of Liorac-sur-Louyre to learn about visiting conditions.