Can you visit the inside of the Tour-Blanche castle?

No, the inhabited wing was destroyed by a fire in 2015, so the site is now seen from outside the ruins.

How old is the château de la Tour-Blanche?

The remains date from the 12th century, including a square keep built of pale stone.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

Yes, the ruined keep has been classified as a historic monument since an order of 20 November 1906.

Is the site hard to reach?

The castle sits on a mound 150 metres above the village, so visitors should expect an uphill walk.

Château de la Tour-Blanche

Tour-Blanche Castle

La Tour-Blanche-Cercles

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: La Tour-Blanche-Cercles

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Château de la Tour-Blanche stands in La Tour-Blanche-Cercles (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Perched on a mound above the village of La Tour-Blanche-Cercles, what remains of this 12th-century fortress is a square keep built of pale stone, a stretch of curtain wall and a secondary tower. Standing at 150 metres, the ruin is visited chiefly for its silhouette against the sky and the view over the surrounding Périgord countryside. The stronghold survived the Wars of Religion and a 1652 siege, but a fire in 2015 destroyed the inhabited south wing.

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What to know

The site consists of open-air ruins, with no habitable part accessible since the 2015 fire.
A visit mainly involves an exterior view of the keep and the surviving walls.
Reaching the site involves a climb up the mound overlooking the village, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
No information on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility is available for this site.
The ruined keep has been protected as a historic monument since 1906.

Where this château is

La Tour-Blanche-Cercles · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

3 Rue Notre Dame de la Recluse, 24320 La Tour-Blanche-Cercles

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00083025
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Tour-Blanche castle?: No, the inhabited wing was destroyed by a fire in 2015, so the site is now seen from outside the ruins.
How old is the château de la Tour-Blanche?: The remains date from the 12th century, including a square keep built of pale stone.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: Yes, the ruined keep has been classified as a historic monument since an order of 20 November 1906.
Is the site hard to reach?: The castle sits on a mound 150 metres above the village, so visitors should expect an uphill walk.