When was the Château des Anglais built?

The château dates to the twelfth century. Its inscription as a historical monument in 1925 acknowledges this medieval antiquity.

Why is it called the Château des Anglais?

The name refers to medieval political tensions between Anglo-Norman and French powers, a period when the Lot was contested territory.

Restes du château des Anglais

Brengues

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Restes du château des Anglais stands in Brengues (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on the limestone cliffs of Lot, the remains of the Château des Anglais document twelfth-century medieval occupation. Inscribed as a historical monument since 1925, the site preserves traces of a fortress whose name reflects the Anglo-Norman rivalries of the Middle Ages. Overlooking the valley, these ruins provide insight into the defensive architecture of the era.

What to know

The site has no developed tourist facilities; access consists of a free outdoor visit.
Inscription as a historical monument dates to 1925, reflecting recognised heritage interest since the early twentieth century.
The remains are exposed to the elements in a natural limestone setting, typical of the Lot region.

Where this château is

Brengues · Lot · Occitanie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094990
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

When was the Château des Anglais built?: The château dates to the twelfth century. Its inscription as a historical monument in 1925 acknowledges this medieval antiquity.
Why is it called the Château des Anglais?: The name refers to medieval political tensions between Anglo-Norman and French powers, a period when the Lot was contested territory.