Can you visit the château de Puyvidal?

The verified information does not specify public opening arrangements; it is best to enquire directly with the château.

How old is the château de Puyvidal?

The circular towers date from the thirteenth century, while the current residence was rebuilt at the end of the fifteenth or beginning of the sixteenth century.

Is the château de Puyvidal a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 18 September 2006, covering the residence and the defensive towers.

Are the gardens of the château de Puyvidal open to visitors?

The estate includes gardens laid out in the early 2000s, recognised as a notable garden, though access conditions are not detailed in the verified data.

Château du Puy Vidal

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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Where: La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois

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Château de Puyvidal stands in La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Overlooking the Bandiat valley near La Rochefoucauld, the château de Puyvidal retains the outline of a medieval fortified house despite nineteenth century alterations. Three circular towers dating from the thirteenth century flank a residence rebuilt around the turn of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, pierced with mullioned windows and a pointed doorway carved with foliage scrolls. Inside, a spiral staircase built into the structure survives alongside several Gothic fireplaces. The grounds also include gardens laid out in the early 2000s, with a box hedge maze, a cypress walk and a kitchen garden.

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What to know

The monument has been listed as a historic monument since 2006, covering the residence and the defensive towers.
The château is located in the commune of La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, in the Charente département.
The gardens, laid out in the early 2000s, are recognised as a notable garden.
No verified information on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility is available, so check with the château before visiting.

Where this château is

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

La Rochefoucauld-en-Angoumois, Charente

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000036
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 19th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Puyvidal?: The verified information does not specify public opening arrangements; it is best to enquire directly with the château.
How old is the château de Puyvidal?: The circular towers date from the thirteenth century, while the current residence was rebuilt at the end of the fifteenth or beginning of the sixteenth century.
Is the château de Puyvidal a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 18 September 2006, covering the residence and the defensive towers.
Are the gardens of the château de Puyvidal open to visitors?: The estate includes gardens laid out in the early 2000s, recognised as a notable garden, though access conditions are not detailed in the verified data.