When was Villefort castle built?

The castle dates from the final quarter of the sixteenth century and replaced an earlier castle on the same site.

What is its architectural style?

The main building is rectangular, flanked by circular towers at the western corners and turrets at the eastern corners, with an inner courtyard featuring a basin and an attached chapel.

Château de Villefort

Villefort Castle

Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne

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Château de Villefort stands in Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne (Creuse), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Villefort castle was erected in the final quarter of the sixteenth century, replacing an earlier stronghold. Its architecture combines a central rectangular block with circular towers at the western corners and turrets on the eastern angles, a layout typical of the late Renaissance period. The building centers on a courtyard with a basin and incorporates a private chapel adjoining the main entrance.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1964, protecting its facades, roofs and chapel.
No visiting hours or admission fees are currently available; enquire with the local municipality before planning a visit.
The building dates from the late sixteenth century and reflects the transition between medieval fortification and prestigious residence.

Where this château is

Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

D38, 23200 Sainte-Feyre-la-Montagne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00100157
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Villefort castle built?: The castle dates from the final quarter of the sixteenth century and replaced an earlier castle on the same site.
What is its architectural style?: The main building is rectangular, flanked by circular towers at the western corners and turrets at the eastern corners, with an inner courtyard featuring a basin and an attached chapel.