What is the architectural style of Lanteuil castle?

The castle blends late medieval defensive architecture, exemplified by its square staircase tower, with 16th-century Renaissance ornament, including a watchtower, shell-decorated dormers, and sculptured fireplaces.

Which family built the castle?

The Faucal family constructed the castle between the 15th and 16th centuries within the jurisdiction of the Turenne castellany.

Château de Lanteuil

Lanteuil Castle

Lanteuil

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Where: Lanteuil

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Château de Lanteuil stands in Lanteuil (Corrèze), 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.

Built in the 15th and 16th centuries by the Faucal family, the castle of Lanteuil stands as a testament to the architectural evolution from late medieval fortification to Renaissance refinement in the Corrèze region. Its structures encircle a courtyard, where a square staircase tower of medieval tradition faces a 16th-century wing adorned with watchtower, shell-decorated dormer windows, and carved stonework.

What to know

The castle has been registered as a historic monument since 1987.
The buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, showcasing medieval and Renaissance architectural elements.
Carved fireplaces inside form a notable part of the preserved interior decoration.

Where this château is

Lanteuil · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Lanteuil, Corrèze

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00099787
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

What is the architectural style of Lanteuil castle?: The castle blends late medieval defensive architecture, exemplified by its square staircase tower, with 16th-century Renaissance ornament, including a watchtower, shell-decorated dormers, and sculptured fireplaces.
Which family built the castle?: The Faucal family constructed the castle between the 15th and 16th centuries within the jurisdiction of the Turenne castellany.