When was the castle destroyed?

During the Wars of Religion, which marked the 16th century in France.

Can the castle be visited?

No, only ruins remain with no visitor facilities.

Why is the site protected?

As a significant medieval remnant, it was listed as a historical monument in 1925.

Vieux château de Saint-Geniès

Saint-Geniès

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saint-Geniès

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Vieux château de Saint-Geniès stands in Saint-Geniès (Dordogne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The ruins of Saint-Geniès castle date from the 12th century. Destroyed during the Wars of Religion, this site was likely connected to the nearby chapel. Now protected as a historical monument, it bears witness to the medieval fortifications of the region.

What to know

The ruins are freely accessible with no buildings to visit inside.
The site consists only of ruins with no particular tourist facilities.
The nearby chapel serves as a landmark to locate the remains.

Where this château is

Saint-Geniès · Dordogne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Saint-Geniès, Dordogne

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00082838
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

When was the castle destroyed?: During the Wars of Religion, which marked the 16th century in France.
Can the castle be visited?: No, only ruins remain with no visitor facilities.
Why is the site protected?: As a significant medieval remnant, it was listed as a historical monument in 1925.