Château de Pommier
Pommier Castle
Saint-Front-la-Rivière
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- Where
- Saint-Front-la-Rivière
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Château de Pommier stands in Saint-Front-la-Rivière (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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the 15th century, Château de Pommier combines a square tower with an elegantly proportioned residential wing. Its martial architecture eschews crenellations and machicolations, though a corbelled turret at the corner of the keep emphasizes its defensive character. Windows in the main building were modified in the 18th century, replacing mullioned panes with regular glazing.
What to know
- The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1959, with protection covering its facades and roofs.
- Information regarding visiting hours, admission fees, and accessibility conditions is not currently available.
- The structure exemplifies 15th-century military architecture, bearing witness to modifications made in later periods.
Where this château is
Saint-Front-la-Rivière · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
283 Le Pommier, 24300 Saint-Front-la-Rivière
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- Period of construction
- 15th century, 17th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- When was Château de Pommier built?
- The castle was entirely constructed in the 15th century, as evidenced by the architectural study of its various components.
- What modifications occurred to the castle after the 15th century?
- In the 18th century, the windows of the main façade were altered: original mullions were replaced with smaller regular panes.
- Can visitors tour the interior of the castle?
- Specific information regarding visiting arrangements and opening times is not available.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q2970259
- Mérimée PA00082832
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