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Château du Thon, Castels et Bézenac

Château du Thon

Thon Castle

Castels et Bézenac

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Castels et Bézenac

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Château du Thon stands in Castels et Bézenac (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château du Thon overlooks the Dordogne valley from a terrace, in the Périgord noir region. Built at the end of the 17th century in the manner of a chartreuse, it has a main dwelling flanked by two pavilions, extended by two wings forming a U-shaped courtyard. The square dovecote stands out, still fitted with its revolving ladder and its original perches.

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What to know

  • The château is a private property located in Castels et Bézenac, in the Dordogne department.
  • Only the dovecote, its façades and roofs, is listed as a historic monument, since 1981.
  • No opening hours or admission fees are currently published.
  • The building is best appreciated from the outside, along the Dordogne valley.
  • Details on access, parking or dogs are not available.

Where this château is

Castels et Bézenac · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Castels et Bézenac, Dordogne

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA00082385
Period of construction
17th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château du Thon open to visitors?
No information on opening hours or tours is available; the château remains a private property.
What can be seen at the château du Thon?
The main feature is the square dovecote, protected as a historic monument, along with the silhouette of the main house and its U-shaped wings facing the Dordogne.
How old is the château du Thon?
The main building dates from the end of the 17th century, designed in the manner of a chartreuse.
Is the château du Thon a listed historic monument?
Only the dovecote, its façades and roofs, has been listed since 29 December 1981.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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From the same period — 17e siècle

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