When was the dovecote built?

Based on its architectural features, the dovecote dates from the 15th or 16th century.

How many nesting boxes are inside?

The interior contains 533 boxes arranged in six tiers above and below a central flight threshold.

What are the dovecote's dimensions?

The circular structure measures 5.5 metres in diameter and is topped with a conical roof covered in flat tiles.

Château de la Tour aux Paulmes

Tour aux Paulmes Castle

Verneuil-Moustiers

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Where: Verneuil-Moustiers

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Château de la Tour aux Paulmes stands in Verneuil-Moustiers (Haute-Vienne), 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.

The château de la Tour aux Paulmes features in its grounds a circular dovecote dating from the 15th or 16th century. This distinctive structure, measuring 5.5 metres in diameter, is characterized by its rounded walls, an elevated entrance, and a conical roof tiled in flat terracotta. Inside, 533 nesting boxes are arranged in six regular tiers above and below a flight threshold, reflecting a carefully planned system for raising pigeons.

What to know

The dovecote has been inscribed as a historic monument since 2010.
The building features an elevated entrance and retains inside a post supporting a ladder mechanism.
The interior floor is paved, with the lowest tier of nesting boxes beginning 40 centimetres above ground level.

Where this château is

Verneuil-Moustiers · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1 La Tour aux Paulmes, 87360 Verneuil-Moustiers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000038
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was the dovecote built?: Based on its architectural features, the dovecote dates from the 15th or 16th century.
How many nesting boxes are inside?: The interior contains 533 boxes arranged in six tiers above and below a central flight threshold.
What are the dovecote's dimensions?: The circular structure measures 5.5 metres in diameter and is topped with a conical roof covered in flat tiles.