When was Repaire castle built?

Its history spans from the Middle Ages, with documented owners since the reign of Louis IX, to the 18th century. The gatehouse and main residence date from the 15th century, the circular keep was decorated in the late 16th century, and the residence was reorganized in the 18th century.

What can be seen at Repaire castle?

The castle features an entrance gatehouse, several towers including a circular keep, an L-shaped residence with multiple sections, outbuilding wings, a central courtyard in U-shaped layout, and the foundations of lost towers.

Which parts are listed as historical monuments?

The listing protects the facades and roofs of the entrance gatehouse, the west wing of the outbuildings, the residence with its terrace, and the castle tower in its entirety.

Château du Repaire, Rougnac

Rougnac

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Where: Rougnac

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Château du Repaire stands in Rougnac (Charente), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Repaire castle in Rougnac is a fortified residence with medieval origins. Built progressively from the 15th to 18th century, it combines an entrance gatehouse flanked by towers, a circular keep decorated in the late 16th century, and a main residence reorganized in the 18th century. The buildings are arranged around a central courtyard in a U-shaped layout, forming a complex that reflects its successive phases of construction.

What to know

Access and visiting conditions are not specified: contact the municipality or the owner beforehand to plan your visit.
No entry fees or opening hours are published.
The monument is protected for its facades, roofs, and tower, dating mainly from the 15th to 18th century.

Where this château is

Rougnac · Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Le Repaire, 16320 Rougnac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA16000006
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century, 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Repaire castle built?: Its history spans from the Middle Ages, with documented owners since the reign of Louis IX, to the 18th century. The gatehouse and main residence date from the 15th century, the circular keep was decorated in the late 16th century, and the residence was reorganized in the 18th century.
What can be seen at Repaire castle?: The castle features an entrance gatehouse, several towers including a circular keep, an L-shaped residence with multiple sections, outbuilding wings, a central courtyard in U-shaped layout, and the foundations of lost towers.
Which parts are listed as historical monuments?: The listing protects the facades and roofs of the entrance gatehouse, the west wing of the outbuildings, the residence with its terrace, and the castle tower in its entirety.