Who had Château du Saulou built?

A branch of the Gimel family, originating from Carlux, had the castle built around 1525-1530 following a division of their estates.

Has the château changed hands?

Yes. It passed to the Camon family, notable residents of Sarlat, in 1708, and then to its current family in 1808.

What original interior features remain?

18th-century panelling and woodwork, 17th-century fireplaces including one decorated with a painting of the Stoning of Saint Stephen.

Are the stables part of the protected monument?

Yes, they were built in the early 17th century and are among the outbuildings listed as historical monuments.

Château du Saulou

Saulou Castle

Pechs-de-l'Espérance

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Where: Pechs-de-l'Espérance

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Château du Saulou stands in Pechs-de-l'Espérance (Dordogne), 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, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 16th century by a branch of the Gimel family, Château du Saulou is a rectangular dwelling fortified with two round towers and a watchtower. Enlarged during the 17th and 18th centuries, it preserves an interior of period character: panelling, fireplaces including one decorated with a painting of the Stoning of Saint Stephen, and outbuildings dating from the early 17th century.

What to know

The building has been listed as a historical monument since 1996.
The outbuildings and stables, built in the early 17th century, form part of the protected heritage.
The defensive design combines round towers and a watchtower with the main rectangular dwelling.
Interior decoration, particularly the panelling and fireplaces, reflects successive periods of enlargement and renovation.

Where this château is

Pechs-de-l'Espérance · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

24370 Pechs-de-l'Espérance

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA24000003
Period of construction: 16th century, 17th century, 18th century

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Frequently asked

Who had Château du Saulou built?: A branch of the Gimel family, originating from Carlux, had the castle built around 1525-1530 following a division of their estates.
Has the château changed hands?: Yes. It passed to the Camon family, notable residents of Sarlat, in 1708, and then to its current family in 1808.
What original interior features remain?: 18th-century panelling and woodwork, 17th-century fireplaces including one decorated with a painting of the Stoning of Saint Stephen.
Are the stables part of the protected monument?: Yes, they were built in the early 17th century and are among the outbuildings listed as historical monuments.