Who stayed at Pennevayre castle?

Louis XI dined and slept there in 1463 while traveling between Limoges and Saint-Junien.

What interior elements are worth seeing?

A 15th-century fireplace in Louis XI's chamber, and two 16th-century rooms with beams carved with decorative motifs.

Since when has the castle been protected?

Since 1975, the facades, roofs and interior fireplaces have been listed as historic monuments.

Château de Pennevayre

Pennevayre Castle

Verneuil-sur-Vienne

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Where: Verneuil-sur-Vienne

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Château de Pennevayre stands in Verneuil-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne), 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). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Pennevayre castle, built in the 15th century in Haute-Vienne, bears witness to a long aristocratic occupation documented since the 12th century. Its structure combines a central residence flanked by two pavilions to the north, complemented by a western wing that formerly bore a round tower. The monument preserves remarkable interior elements: a 15th-century fireplace in the so-called Louis XI chamber, and two 16th-century rooms with beams carved with decorative motifs.

What to know

The castle primarily dates from the 15th and 16th centuries, with a fireplace and interior rooms representative of these periods.
The visit includes the historic chamber associated with Louis XI, who is believed to have stayed at the castle in 1463.
The facades, roofs and interior elements (fireplaces) have been listed as historic monuments since 1975.

Where this château is

Verneuil-sur-Vienne · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

1 Chem. des Marronniers, 87430 Verneuil-sur-Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00100507
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Who stayed at Pennevayre castle?: Louis XI dined and slept there in 1463 while traveling between Limoges and Saint-Junien.
What interior elements are worth seeing?: A 15th-century fireplace in Louis XI's chamber, and two 16th-century rooms with beams carved with decorative motifs.
Since when has the castle been protected?: Since 1975, the facades, roofs and interior fireplaces have been listed as historic monuments.