Château du Bac
Bac Castle
Argentat-sur-Dordogne
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Argentat-sur-Dordogne
To make a day of it
Château du Bac stands in Argentat-sur-Dordogne (Corrèze), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
The château du Bac overlooks Argentat-sur-Dordogne, dating from the 16th century. This stone residence features an elongated main building enhanced by several turrets and projecting structures, creating a complex architectural composition across multiple levels. An adjoining dovecote resting on circular columns completes this historically protected site.
What to know
- The castle is situated on private grounds and access may be restricted; enquire before visiting.
- The building's protected status, established in 1966, covers facades, roofs and the attached dovecote.
- The structure dates to the 16th century and exemplifies French Renaissance architecture.
Where this château is
Argentat-sur-Dordogne · Corrèze · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
19400 Argentat-sur-Dordogne
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Period of construction
- 16th century, 17th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the interior of château du Bac?
- No public information confirms interior access; the castle remains a private residence.
- What architectural style does château du Bac represent?
- Dating from the 16th century, the building exemplifies Renaissance domestic architecture through its turrets, varied projections and distinctive dovecote.
- Where exactly is château du Bac located?
- It stands in Argentat-sur-Dordogne, Corrèze, overlooking the village and the river.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22950927
- Mérimée PA00099652
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