Who built Vaugoubert castle?

The present castle was built around 1730 by Antoine d'Aydie, after his pardon and return from Spain, where he had been Viceroy of Castile.

Why did Antoine d'Aydie leave France?

Antoine d'Aydie, born at Vaugoubert in 1687, had taken part in a plot against the Duke of Orleans. When discovered, he fled to Spain, where King Philip V rewarded him by appointing him Viceroy of Castile.

Are traces of the medieval castle still visible?

Yes, the 15th-century fortress left two curtain towers that remain on the site.

Château de Vaugoubert

Vaugoubert Castle

Quinsac

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Where: Quinsac

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Château de Vaugoubert stands in Quinsac (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Vaugoubert castle, built in the 18th century in Quinsac, Dordogne, stands on the site of a medieval fortress whose two towers remain. Its history is linked to Antoine d'Aydie, born there in 1687, who became Viceroy of Castile after involvement in court intrigues. The present building, constructed around 1730 after his return from exile, is listed as a historic monument.

What to know

Parts of the castle date to the 15th century, with two curtain towers from that period still visible.
Antoine d'Aydie, born there, played a notable role in French political history in the early 18th century before becoming a prominent figure in Spain.
The present structure dates to the first half of the 18th century and was built over earlier fortifications.

Where this château is

Quinsac · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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24530 Quinsac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082778
Period of construction: 18th century, 19th century

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Who built Vaugoubert castle?: The present castle was built around 1730 by Antoine d'Aydie, after his pardon and return from Spain, where he had been Viceroy of Castile.
Why did Antoine d'Aydie leave France?: Antoine d'Aydie, born at Vaugoubert in 1687, had taken part in a plot against the Duke of Orleans. When discovered, he fled to Spain, where King Philip V rewarded him by appointing him Viceroy of Castile.
Are traces of the medieval castle still visible?: Yes, the 15th-century fortress left two curtain towers that remain on the site.