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Château de Lamothe, Lamothe-Montravel

Château de Lamothe

Lamothe Castle

Lamothe-Montravel

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Lamothe-Montravel

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Château de Lamothe stands in Lamothe-Montravel (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). No visits are on record for this building.

Lamothe Castle is a small manor built in the 15th century that housed the Bishops of Bordeaux during their stays in Dordogne. Its architecture combines defensive features with residential comfort: a square tower dominates the ensemble, while a Renaissance doorway marks the main entrance. The mullioned windows and the machicolated walkway are characteristic of construction from this period.

What to know

  • The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1948.
  • No information about public access or visits is currently available.
  • The building retains its 15th-century structure with its original architectural elements.

Where this château is

Lamothe-Montravel · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Lamothe-Montravel, Dordogne

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00082604
Period of construction
15th century, 16th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Lamothe Castle?
The manor was built in the 15th century to serve as a residence for the Bishops of Bordeaux during their visits to Dordogne.
What are the remarkable architectural features?
The square tower with spiral staircase, the machicolated walkway, the Renaissance doorway with triangular pediment, and the moulded mullioned windows characterize this 15th-century residence.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Dordogne

From the same period — 15e siècle