When was the Viscount's Castle built?

The site has been known since 982, but the castle in its present form dates from the first half of the thirteenth century, notably with the tower built by Guy V between 1206 and around 1220.

What remains of the castle to visit?

The octagonal enclosure, the tower with flat buttresses, the foundations of two buildings, the remains of the Chapel of Saint George, and the traces of three knights' houses built into the fortification are still visible.

Is the castle connected to Jeanne d'Albret?

The site is sometimes called the Castle of Jeanne d'Albret, though this is a later designation. The castle primarily played a role in the twelfth and thirteenth century conflicts between supporters and opponents of the Plantagenet dynasty.

Château des vicomtes de Limoges

Aixe-sur-Vienne

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Where: Aixe-sur-Vienne

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Château des vicomtes de Limoges stands in Aixe-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first half of the 13th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Built in the early thirteenth century, the Viscount's Castle at Aixe-sur-Vienne stands as a remnant of a fortress caught up in the medieval conflicts of its time. Its octagonal enclosure and tower with flat buttresses preserve the physical structure of what was once the viscount's seat. The site contains the remains of three knights' houses, reflecting the military and administrative organisation of the settlement.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 2000, but only ruins remain on the site.
No information is available regarding visiting hours, admission fees, or access conditions.
The chapel dedicated to Saint George was part of the fortified complex and may be counted among the visible remains.

Where this château is

Aixe-sur-Vienne · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Rue Jeanne d'Albret, 87700 Aixe-sur-Vienne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA87000012
Period of construction: first half of the 13th century

Frequently asked

When was the Viscount's Castle built?: The site has been known since 982, but the castle in its present form dates from the first half of the thirteenth century, notably with the tower built by Guy V between 1206 and around 1220.
What remains of the castle to visit?: The octagonal enclosure, the tower with flat buttresses, the foundations of two buildings, the remains of the Chapel of Saint George, and the traces of three knights' houses built into the fortification are still visible.
Is the castle connected to Jeanne d'Albret?: The site is sometimes called the Castle of Jeanne d'Albret, though this is a later designation. The castle primarily played a role in the twelfth and thirteenth century conflicts between supporters and opponents of the Plantagenet dynasty.