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Château du Bac, Argentat-sur-Dordogne

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

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00099652
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.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Corrèze

From the same period — 16e siècle