When was the castle built?

The present building dates mainly from the fifteenth century, but underwent substantial modifications in the seventeenth century, particularly to facades and decoration.

What remains of the original defenses?

The two towers and natural moats retain their original defensive function, although the wall walks and machicolations were removed during seventeenth-century refurbishment.

What buildings are visible today?

The central residential block with its two towers, the southern pavilion of the former outbuildings, and the remains of the monumental entrance mark the courtyard.

Château de Marsalès

Marsalès Castle

Marsalès

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Château de Marsalès stands in Marsalès (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Marsalès Castle is a fifteenth-century noble stronghold in Dordogne, naturally defended by the terrain. Its architecture combines a central residential block flanked by two sturdy talus towers, enhanced in the seventeenth century with comfort and decorative improvements: pedimented dormers, restructured facades. The outbuildings illustrate the layout of a substantial seigneurial residence, of which the pavilions framing the courtyard are partially preserved.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1976, restricting alterations.
Original defenses include a steep plateau to the north and a dry moat to the south, preserving its fortress character.
Seventeenth-century modifications removed the crenellations and machicolations from the towers, creating the present appearance.
Only the southern pavilion of the former western outbuildings remains, while the courtyard retains the pillars of the original entrance gateway.

Where this château is

Marsalès · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24540

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Château phone number

+33 6 80 75 18 20

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082636
Period of construction: 15th century, 17th century

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When was the castle built?: The present building dates mainly from the fifteenth century, but underwent substantial modifications in the seventeenth century, particularly to facades and decoration.
What remains of the original defenses?: The two towers and natural moats retain their original defensive function, although the wall walks and machicolations were removed during seventeenth-century refurbishment.
What buildings are visible today?: The central residential block with its two towers, the southern pavilion of the former outbuildings, and the remains of the monumental entrance mark the courtyard.