Château de Sirey
Sirey Castle
Prats-de-Carlux
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- Where
- Prats-de-Carlux
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Château de Sirey stands in Prats-de-Carlux (Dordogne), 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). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Sirey Castle, located in Prats-de-Carlux in the Dordogne, originates chiefly from the 15th century. It is marked by its round towers, one retaining its original form whilst the other is crowned with a pyramidal roof. The 16th century brought additions typical of Sarladais style: a projecting round turret, a corbelled square turret, and a Renaissance doorway framed by flat pilasters and topped with a broad shell motif.
What to know
- The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1948, with protection covering the façades and roofing.
- No public information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or visiting arrangements.
- Located in Périgord, the castle exemplifies the defensive and civil architecture of southwestern France, shaped by Sarladais influence.
Where this château is
Prats-de-Carlux · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
24370 Prats-de-Carlux
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- Period of construction
- 15th century, 16th century
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Itineraries
Frequently asked
- When was Sirey Castle built?
- The main structure dates from the 15th century. Significant work was undertaken in the 16th century, including the addition of towers and construction of the Renaissance doorway.
- What architectural features distinguish this castle?
- Two massive round towers are its defining feature: one preserves its austere 15th-century profile, whilst the other is topped with a pyramidal roof. Added in the 16th century are a projecting round turret, a corbelled square turret, and a decorated doorway crowned with a shell motif.
- What architectural region does Sirey Castle belong to?
- The castle exemplifies Sarladais style, reflecting the defensive forms and decorative traditions of the Périgord southwest.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22987792
- Mérimée PA00082771