When was Peyrudette castle built?

The current castle was likely constructed from the late 15th century onward, as evidenced by the portico lintel dated 1480.

What are the distinctive architectural features of Peyrudette?

The building combines a rectangular main block with two round towers. The ogival-vaulted chapel and 19th-century carved woodwork represent its principal ornamental elements.

Was the castle modified after the 15th century?

Yes, successive alterations in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries adapted it for residential use as a pleasure house, particularly affecting interior layouts and decorative finishes.

Château de Peyrudette

Peyrudette Castle

Champagnat

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Where: Champagnat

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Château de Peyrudette stands in Champagnat (Creuse), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the late 15th century in the Creuse region, Peyrudette castle stands on the remains of an earlier structure belonging to a former lordship. Its original design combines a rectangular main building with two round towers. Though altered over subsequent centuries during its conversion into a pleasure residence, the castle retains distinctive features including a chapel with ribbed vaulting, carved 19th-century woodwork, and a fountain set among its terraces.

What to know

The castle is protected as a historic monument, with safeguards covering its façades, roofs, interior woodwork, and the carved fireplace in the living room.
The portico lintel bears the date 1480, marking the start of this major building phase.
The ogival-vaulted chapel and the dining room with period woodwork are among the notable spaces to visit.

Where this château is

Champagnat · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

3 Peyrudette, 23190 Champagnat

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00100035
Period of construction: 15th century

Frequently asked

When was Peyrudette castle built?: The current castle was likely constructed from the late 15th century onward, as evidenced by the portico lintel dated 1480.
What are the distinctive architectural features of Peyrudette?: The building combines a rectangular main block with two round towers. The ogival-vaulted chapel and 19th-century carved woodwork represent its principal ornamental elements.
Was the castle modified after the 15th century?: Yes, successive alterations in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries adapted it for residential use as a pleasure house, particularly affecting interior layouts and decorative finishes.