When was the castle built?

The site dates mainly from the second half of the 18th century, though it replaced a 15th-century fortress of which two round towers remain visible in the courtyard.

Who designed the plans for the current castle?

The building is based on plans by Soufflot, a major 18th-century architect, though the facade facing the river was modified from these original plans.

Did it suffer historical damage?

Yes, the castle was set on fire by German troops during World War II.

Château de Veyrignac

Veyrignac Castle

Veyrignac

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Where: Veyrignac

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Open within 20 km

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

Veyrignac Castle in Dordogne blends medieval fortress remains with 18th-century reconstruction. Two round towers from the 15th century stand in the courtyard, while the main building dates from the second half of the 18th century and draws on Soufflot's plans, though the riverside facade underwent modifications. The structure bears marks from its bombardment by German forces during World War II.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 2013, including its outbuildings and terraces.
Information about opening hours, admission fees and access conditions is not available.
The site combines 15th-century architecture, with its two round towers, and 18th-century design, with the main building organized over three levels including mansard rooms.

Where this château is

Veyrignac · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Unnamed Road, 24370 Veyrignac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00083055
Period of construction: second half of the 18th century

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When was the castle built?: The site dates mainly from the second half of the 18th century, though it replaced a 15th-century fortress of which two round towers remain visible in the courtyard.
Who designed the plans for the current castle?: The building is based on plans by Soufflot, a major 18th-century architect, though the facade facing the river was modified from these original plans.
Did it suffer historical damage?: Yes, the castle was set on fire by German troops during World War II.