What remains of Luzier's medieval castle?

Fragments of walls and a half-ruined corner tower from the 14th century survive; the main structure visible today was built in the 17th century.

Why was the castle destroyed in the 16th century?

The castle was bombarded with cannon fire in 1585 by the Viscount of Turenne during the Wars of Religion.

What is the monumental portal flanked by lions?

This 17th-century portal replaced the former drawbridge of the feudal castle and serves as the main entrance to the building.

Château de Luzier

Luzier Castle

Beaumontois en Périgord

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Where: Beaumontois en Périgord

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Château de Luzier stands in Beaumontois en Périgord (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Luzier Castle in Périgord illustrates two distinct construction periods. Only fragments of walls and a largely ruined corner tower remain from the 14th-century feudal fortress, which was damaged by cannon fire in 1585 under the Viscount of Turenne. The building visible today dates from the 17th century, rebuilt on the original site: a rectangular structure divided at its centre by a perpendicular pavilion, preceded by an imposing monumental portal flanked by two crouching lions, erected where a drawbridge once stood.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2009, along with its courtyards, dovecote and guardhouse.
Remains of the medieval castle, though fragmentary, are still visible on the site.
Visiting conditions and access details are not specified: enquire with the local council before your visit.

Where this château is

Beaumontois en Périgord · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Rue Prte de Luziers, 24440 Beaumontois en Périgord

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082341
Period of construction: 14th century, fourth quarter of the 17th century, first quarter of the 18th century

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What remains of Luzier's medieval castle?: Fragments of walls and a half-ruined corner tower from the 14th century survive; the main structure visible today was built in the 17th century.
Why was the castle destroyed in the 16th century?: The castle was bombarded with cannon fire in 1585 by the Viscount of Turenne during the Wars of Religion.
What is the monumental portal flanked by lions?: This 17th-century portal replaced the former drawbridge of the feudal castle and serves as the main entrance to the building.