When was Montgarnaud castle built?

The castle was built in the late 16th century, during the Renaissance period.

Who built this castle and for what purpose?

It was constructed on the site of a former farm that had belonged to the provost of Saint-Benoît, a religious administrator and local lord.

What defensive features does the castle have?

The castle features a square tower, moats and a stone bridge, typical elements of fortified noble residences.

Château de Montgarnaud

Montgarnaud Castle

Parnac

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Where: Parnac

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Château de Montgarnaud stands in Parnac (Indre), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Montgarnaud castle, located in Parnac in Indre, is a residence built in the late 16th century on the site of a former farm. Its architecture combines a square tower with moats and a stone bridge, witnesses to its defensive past. Listed as a historical monument since 1935, it exemplifies Renaissance noble dwellings in the region.

What to know

The building is listed as a historical monument, ensuring its preservation, but this does not necessarily mean it is open to the public.
A visit centres on the square tower, a major architectural element, as well as the remains of the hydraulic defences.
The castle retains evidence of its original function connected to land management (former farm of the provost of Saint-Benoît).

Where this château is

Parnac · Indre · Centre-Val de Loire

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Address

Parnac, Indre

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00097422
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Montgarnaud castle built?: The castle was built in the late 16th century, during the Renaissance period.
Who built this castle and for what purpose?: It was constructed on the site of a former farm that had belonged to the provost of Saint-Benoît, a religious administrator and local lord.
What defensive features does the castle have?: The castle features a square tower, moats and a stone bridge, typical elements of fortified noble residences.