Can you visit the château de la Cousse?

The château is privately owned and does not offer organized public visits.

How old is the château de la Cousse?

Its original construction dates back to the 14th century, with major alterations in the early 18th century following a fire.

Is the château de la Cousse a listed historic monument?

It is partially listed as a historic monument by a decree of 1 February 1962, covering the tower, facades, roofs, entrance gate and courtyard.

Where is the château de la Cousse located?

It is located in the commune of Coulaures, in the northeastern part of the Dordogne department.

Château de la Cousse

Cousse Castle

Coulaures

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Château de la Cousse stands in Coulaures (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In northeastern Dordogne, the château de la Cousse retains two towers and a main building dating from the 14th century, altered over the following centuries. The structure illustrates the fortified architecture typical of northern Périgord, with its projecting bretèches that replaced the original machicolations. The château remains privately owned, which limits what can be seen from outside.

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What to know

The château is privately owned and is not open for casual visits.
Only certain exterior elements, the tower, facades, roofs, entrance gate and courtyard, are protected as historic monuments.
No opening hours or admission fees are published, as access is restricted.
The north tower has lost its original crown and now carries a lower roof, while the south tower has kept its original proportions.
The site is located in the commune of Coulaures, in northeastern Dordogne.

Where this château is

Coulaures · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

204 La Cousse, 24420 Coulaures

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Château phone number

+52 228 156 5044

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082502
Period of construction: 14th century, 18th century

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Can you visit the château de la Cousse?: The château is privately owned and does not offer organized public visits.
How old is the château de la Cousse?: Its original construction dates back to the 14th century, with major alterations in the early 18th century following a fire.
Is the château de la Cousse a listed historic monument?: It is partially listed as a historic monument by a decree of 1 February 1962, covering the tower, facades, roofs, entrance gate and courtyard.
Where is the château de la Cousse located?: It is located in the commune of Coulaures, in the northeastern part of the Dordogne department.