How old is the château de Gorce?

Most of the current buildings date from the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, with 17th century elements in the outbuildings.

Can the château de Gorce be visited?

There is no verified information confirming public access or visiting conditions.

What remains of the original castle?

The ruins of a circular keep still stand near the pond, next to the present day château.

Is the château de Gorce a protected historic monument?

It has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since 14 October 2002, rather than classified.

Château de Gorce

Gorce Castle

Pleuville

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Pleuville

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Sleep nearby

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

On the banks of the Transon, in the Confolentais area, Gorce castle stands with its gatehouse and late medieval residence, linked by a flying bridge whose drawbridge grooves are still visible. The ruins of an older circular keep remain near the pond, while a round tower with a conical roof and a Renaissance doorway adorn the main building. The U shaped complex, set around an open courtyard, combines medieval remains with outbuildings dated 1654.

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What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 14 October 2002, under the 'inscrit' level of protection.
The protection covers the gatehouse and its access bridge, the facades and roofs of the main residence and its ruined tower, and the two outbuilding wings.
No verified information is available on opening hours, admission fees or visiting conditions.
The site is located in Pleuville, in the Charente department, on the banks of the Transon river.

Where this château is

Pleuville · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

16490 Pleuville

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000025
Period of construction: 15th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the château de Gorce?: Most of the current buildings date from the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century, with 17th century elements in the outbuildings.
Can the château de Gorce be visited?: There is no verified information confirming public access or visiting conditions.
What remains of the original castle?: The ruins of a circular keep still stand near the pond, next to the present day château.
Is the château de Gorce a protected historic monument?: It has been listed (inscrit) as a historic monument since 14 October 2002, rather than classified.