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Château de la Tour du Breuil

Dignac

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Château de la Tour du Breuil stands in Dignac (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 14th century, first quarter of the 15th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Dignac, Charente, the Tour du Breuil raises its rectangular keep above the springs of the Échelle river, on a site that once guarded the approach from the Périgord region. The building has remained in the same family through the female line for more than two centuries, and still shows intact machicolations along with a wall-walk partly altered in the 17th century. Inside, a small deconsecrated chapel preserves rare murals showing a knight being dubbed, saint Michael, saint Christopher and a woman on horseback.

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Where this château is

Dignac · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Le Breuil, 16410 Le Breuil

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+33 6 63 79 63 81

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00104354
Period of construction
fourth quarter of the 14th century, first quarter of the 15th century

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Can you visit the Château de la Tour du Breuil?
The keep and chapel are protected as historic monuments, but no visiting hours or access details are available here.
How old is the Tour du Breuil?
The keep dates from the late 14th century, though some accounts place its construction at the very start of the 15th century.
What can be seen inside the chapel?
Old murals depicting a knight being dubbed, saint Michael, saint Christopher and a king, among other figures.
Where is the Tour du Breuil located?
In the commune of Dignac, in the Charente department, above the valley of the Échelle river.

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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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From the same period — 4e quart 14e siècle

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