When was Ramefort castle built?

The stronghold dates to the 11th century, originally constructed as a defensive fortress overlooking the road.

What survives from the original structure?

The curtain wall and keep remain, particularly the donjon's distinctive trilobed window. Three towers flanking the main residence were demolished during the Revolution.

Can the castle be visited?

It is listed as a historic monument and can be viewed according to site access conditions, from the outside and partially within.

Château de Ramefort

Ramefort Castle

Brantôme en Périgord

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Where: Brantôme en Périgord

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Château de Ramefort stands in Brantôme en Périgord (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Ramefort rises on a rocky outcrop overlooking the valley between Brantôme and Bourdeilles. This 11th-century stronghold, built on a steep site, retains its defensive wall pierced with loopholes and once controlled the road running alongside the river. Three towers that flanked the main dwelling were destroyed during the Revolution, though the keep survives with its distinctive trilobed window.

What to know

The castle can be viewed from the outside and partially from within, depending on site access conditions.
Perched on a rocky slope, reaching it requires a reasonably steep approach.
19th-century alterations replaced the original outbuildings with modern structures, including a colonnaded gallery.

Where this château is

Brantôme en Périgord · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

8JWF+6J, 24310 Brantôme en Périgord

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00083043
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century, 19th century

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When was Ramefort castle built?: The stronghold dates to the 11th century, originally constructed as a defensive fortress overlooking the road.
What survives from the original structure?: The curtain wall and keep remain, particularly the donjon's distinctive trilobed window. Three towers flanking the main residence were demolished during the Revolution.
Can the castle be visited?: It is listed as a historic monument and can be viewed according to site access conditions, from the outside and partially within.