When was the Old Castle of Jourgnac built?

The castle dates from the 16th century. The earliest documented mention of a family established at Jourgnac dates to 1366.

What makes this castle interesting for a visitor?

Its interest lies in its 16th-century architectural features: a decoratively patterned pebble floor, a period stone staircase and painted ceiling beams in the upper chambers.

Is the castle protected?

Yes, the ensemble comprising the main building, outbuildings and surrounding lands has been listed as a historical monument since 1994.

Vieux Château de Jourgnac

Jourgnac

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Château Vieux de Jourgnac stands in Jourgnac (Haute-Vienne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Old Castle of Jourgnac is a rural nobility residence dating from the 16th century, listed as a historical monument. Built around a large courtyard, it comprises a main building, pavilions and service structures. The ensemble preserves evidence of its past: a pebble floor with geometric patterns, remains of a grand stone staircase, and traces of painted decoration on the ceiling beams of an upper chamber.

What to know

The first mention of a Jourgnac family dates to 1366, establishing this as an ancient settlement.
The entire castle, its outbuildings and surrounding lands have been protected as a historical monument since 1994.
The interior features remarkable architectural details, including a 16th-century stone staircase and painted decorative elements.
The outbuildings include a press-house and stable structures arranged around a northern courtyard.

Where this château is

Jourgnac · Haute-Vienne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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87800 Jourgnac

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Château phone number

+33 6 81 06 53 64

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00132886
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century

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When was the Old Castle of Jourgnac built?: The castle dates from the 16th century. The earliest documented mention of a family established at Jourgnac dates to 1366.
What makes this castle interesting for a visitor?: Its interest lies in its 16th-century architectural features: a decoratively patterned pebble floor, a period stone staircase and painted ceiling beams in the upper chambers.
Is the castle protected?: Yes, the ensemble comprising the main building, outbuildings and surrounding lands has been listed as a historical monument since 1994.