From which century does Monrepos Castle date?

The main building dates to the 15th century. Structures were added in the 18th century, including an entrance door of later design.

What architectural elements distinguish this castle?

A 15th-century façade with mullioned windows, a round turret topped with a pepper-pot roof, and on the garden side square pavilions framing a façade punctuated with carved mullioned windows.

Château de Monrepos

Monrepos Castle

Villeneuve-sur-Lot

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Where: Villeneuve-sur-Lot

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Château de Monrepos stands in Villeneuve-sur-Lot (Lot-et-Garonne), 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, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Monrepos Castle stands in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, a 15th-century structure whose core preserves the period's features: a façade with mullioned windows and a round turret topped with a pepper-pot roof. 18th-century additions, including a rounded doorway, enlarged the original building. The garden front displays a symmetrical arrangement framed by square pavilions, with mullioned windows whose surrounds are carved with ornamental details.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1950.
The façades and roofs of the main building are protected.
Check with the local town hall or regional tourism information for visiting conditions and access details.

Where this château is

Villeneuve-sur-Lot · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Villeneuve-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084269
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

From which century does Monrepos Castle date?: The main building dates to the 15th century. Structures were added in the 18th century, including an entrance door of later design.
What architectural elements distinguish this castle?: A 15th-century façade with mullioned windows, a round turret topped with a pepper-pot roof, and on the garden side square pavilions framing a façade punctuated with carved mullioned windows.