Can you visit the château de la Renaudie?

The château is privately owned and now stands as ruins, which greatly limits access for visitors.

How old is the château de la Renaudie?

The current structure was rebuilt in the 15th century on the foundations of an earlier 13th-century castle.

Who owned the château de la Renaudie?

From the 15th century it belonged to the du Barry family, whose Protestant leader Jean du Barry is remembered for his role in the Amboise conspiracy.

Is the château de la Renaudie a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 3 October 1946.

Château de la Renaudie

Renaudie Castle

Saint-Front-la-Rivière

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Front-la-Rivière

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Open within 20 km

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Château de la Renaudie stands in Saint-Front-la-Rivière (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

In Saint-Front-la-Rivière, in the Dordogne, the ruins of the château de la Renaudie stand amid vegetation that has gradually reclaimed the site. Built upon the foundations of a 13th-century stronghold destroyed during the Hundred Years' War, the current structure dates from the 15th century and long belonged to the du Barry family, whose most notable member, the Protestant leader Jean du Barry, left his mark on the place's history. Visitors can still make out corner towers, remnants of a gatehouse and traces of a chapel, all characteristic of Périgord castle architecture.

Written from Château de la Renaudie (Saint-Front-la-Rivière)

What to know

The château is located about 200 metres from the D3 road, near the hamlet of Béléterie.
It is a private property, which limits visiting possibilities.
The site is now in ruins, overtaken by vegetation, so some caution is needed when moving around it.
The building has been listed as a monument historique (inscription) since 1946.

Where this château is

Saint-Front-la-Rivière · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

CPWG+W9, 24300 Saint-Front-la-Rivière

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082833
Period of construction: 13th century, 14th century, 15th century, 16th century

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Can you visit the château de la Renaudie?: The château is privately owned and now stands as ruins, which greatly limits access for visitors.
How old is the château de la Renaudie?: The current structure was rebuilt in the 15th century on the foundations of an earlier 13th-century castle.
Who owned the château de la Renaudie?: From the 15th century it belonged to the du Barry family, whose Protestant leader Jean du Barry is remembered for his role in the Amboise conspiracy.
Is the château de la Renaudie a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since a decree of 3 October 1946.