Can you visit the Château de la Besse?

It is privately owned and no verified information confirms visiting conditions.

How old is the Château de la Besse?

The tower dates from the late 15th or early 16th century, the main building from the 18th century, and the current gate from 1852.

Where is the Château de la Besse located?

It stands in the commune of Bassillac et Auberoche, in the Dordogne department, in central Périgord.

What remains of the medieval fortress?

Mainly a round crenellated tower with machicolations and a wall walk, along with remnants incorporated into the farm buildings.

Château de La Besse

Besse Castle

Bassillac et Auberoche

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Bassillac et Auberoche

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château de la Besse stands in Bassillac et Auberoche (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Château de la Besse stands in central Périgord, in the commune of Bassillac et Auberoche, built around a round crenellated tower dating from the late 15th or early 16th century. Originally a 13th century noble stronghold tied to the lordship of Auberoche, it bears the marks of successive alterations up to the 19th century. Visitors can see the contrast between the defensive tower, meant to hold off raiders and armed bands rather than withstand a siege, and the 18th century main building, with its tall, bright windows. The estate remains privately owned, surrounded by land still farmed today.

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What to know

The château is privately owned, which limits access to the site.
No opening hours or admission prices could be verified for this listing.
The building combines a defensive tower from the 15th or 16th century with an 18th century residence and a 19th century gate.
The site sits on a farmed hillside in central Périgord.

Where this château is

Bassillac et Auberoche · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24330 Bassillac et Auberoche

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château de la Besse?: It is privately owned and no verified information confirms visiting conditions.
How old is the Château de la Besse?: The tower dates from the late 15th or early 16th century, the main building from the 18th century, and the current gate from 1852.
Where is the Château de la Besse located?: It stands in the commune of Bassillac et Auberoche, in the Dordogne department, in central Périgord.
What remains of the medieval fortress?: Mainly a round crenellated tower with machicolations and a wall walk, along with remnants incorporated into the farm buildings.