Can you visit the château de la Jarthe freely?

No, the estate is privately owned and used for receptions and weddings rather than standard public tours.

How old is the château de la Jarthe?

The stair tower and chapel date from the fifteenth century, with a wing added during the Renaissance.

Is the château de la Jarthe a listed historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed since 1948, along with its chapel and dovecote.

Where is the château de la Jarthe located?

In Coursac, in the Dordogne department, about ten minutes from Périgueux.

Château de la Jarthe

Jarthe Castle

Coursac

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Château de la Jarthe stands in Coursac (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). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de la Jarthe stands at Coursac, near Périgueux, enclosed by a square defensive wall that still carries its original walkway. The complex combines a round fifteenth century stair tower, a Renaissance wing with mullioned windows facing the garden, and a small chapel vaulted with six radiating ribs. A dovecote resting on eight columns completes this listed historic estate. The property is privately owned today and hosts private events rather than general public visits.

What to know

The estate is privately owned and mainly hosts weddings and receptions rather than organised public tours.
Parking is available on site for guests and coaches.
The château lies about ten minutes from central Périgueux, reachable via the A89 and A20 motorways.
No opening hours or individual visit prices are published, as access is tied to private events.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	09:00-19:00
Tuesday	09:00-19:00
Wednesday	09:00-19:00
Thursday (today)	09:00-19:00
Friday	09:00-19:00
Saturday	09:00-19:00
Sunday	09:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: On-site parking for visitors & buses

Where this château is

Coursac · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

77 Rte du Petit Moulin, 24430 Coursac

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 43 72 67 89

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082508
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de la Jarthe freely?: No, the estate is privately owned and used for receptions and weddings rather than standard public tours.
How old is the château de la Jarthe?: The stair tower and chapel date from the fifteenth century, with a wing added during the Renaissance.
Is the château de la Jarthe a listed historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed since 1948, along with its chapel and dovecote.
Where is the château de la Jarthe located?: In Coursac, in the Dordogne department, about ten minutes from Périgueux.