Château de la Faurie
Faurie Castle
Bassillac et Auberoche
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- Where
- Bassillac et Auberoche
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Château de la Faurie stands in Bassillac et Auberoche (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
In the village of Le Change, within the commune of Bassillac et Auberoche, the Château de la Faurie stands out for its two distinct towers: a circular 15th century tower topped with a corbelled watch path, and a 16th century pentagonal tower housing a spiral staircase. The buildings are arranged around an enclosed courtyard with outbuildings, and the estate long belonged to the de la Tour family. Less than a hundred metres away stands another listed building, the Château de la Sandre.
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What to know
- The château is privately owned, which generally limits access to the exterior of the buildings.
- It has been listed as a historic monument since 1948.
- The building stands in the centre of the village of Le Change, easily spotted from the D5 road.
- No visiting hours or admission fees are known for this site.
Where this château is
Bassillac et Auberoche · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Bassillac et Auberoche, Dordogne
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- Period of construction
- 15th century, 16th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Château de la Faurie?
- It is a private property and no visiting information is available.
- How old is the Château de la Faurie?
- It was built in the 15th century and later altered in the 16th century, notably with the addition of the pentagonal tower.
- Where is the Château de la Faurie located?
- It stands in the village of Le Change, within the commune of Bassillac et Auberoche, in the Dordogne.
- Is the Château de la Faurie a listed historic monument?
- It has been listed as a historic monument since 12 October 1948.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Mérimée PA00082474
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