Fortresses and Castles
The age of chivalry in the Corrèze
A host of medieval fortresses around the countryside bear witness to the Corrèze’s war-torn history. The centuries-old villages of Ventadour, Turenne,Ségur-le-Château, Comborn and Merle, once impregnable strongholds of local lords, boast vestiges of a glorious, romantic and violent past.
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Carbonnières Towers
GOULLES
Carbonnières Towers - GOULLES
Remains of a feudal fortress (11th and 14th centuries) consisting of two square towers (the south tower for defensive purposes and the north tower for residential purposes) and a village. Free access. Interpretation trail "le secret des Carbonnières" star[...]
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8.8Très bon
The Vassinhac Castel
COLLONGES LA ROUGE
The Vassinhac Castel - COLLONGES LA ROUGE
Worthy of a medieval tale, like a ruby, the Castel de Vassinhac, made of red sandstone, shines in the heart of the surrounding greenery. Built in the 16th century, the castle was the property of the Vassinhac family, lord of the city and captain governor o[...]
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Château de Rilhac Xaintrie
RILHAC XAINTRIE
Château de Rilhac Xaintrie - RILHAC XAINTRIE
Situated on the border between the Corrèze and the Cantal, this Renaissance château, which was remodelled in the 16C, is the former property of the Lords of Rilhac. 14-year restoration. Listed historic monument. Grounds with superb views of the Cantal mo[...]
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Val Castle
LANOBRE
Val Castle - LANOBRE
Built in the 15th century, the château de Val has become almost an island since the creation of the Bort-Les-Orgues dam. Its exceptional setting makes it one of the most famous sites in the region. Jean Marais climbed its towers in the film 'Le Capitan', [...]
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Turenne castle
TURENNE
Turenne castle - TURENNE
Castle ruins: Tour du Trésor or Tour de l’Horloge, 11C rectangular keep with guardroom, and 12-13C Tour César (watch-tower with exceptional views of the Dordogne Valley and Monts du Cantal). The magnificent main castle building once stood on the site o[...]
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7.6Bon
Comborn Castel
ORGNAC SUR VEZERE
Comborn Castel - ORGNAC SUR VEZERE
Seat of one of the four viscounties of the Bas-Limousin and cradle of many important feudal families (eg, the Comborn, the second Turenne dynasty and the Ventadour), this castle is built on a rock overlooking the Gorges de la Vézère.
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Château of Pompadour ans stables
ARNAC POMPADOUR
Château of Pompadour ans stables - ARNAC POMPADOUR
Rebuilt in the 15th century on the feudal mound, the Château de Pompadour was remodelled in the 18th century. In 1745, it was given the title of Marquise to the famous favourite of Louis XV. It was partly destroyed during the Revolution and burnt down in [...]
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9.3Excellent
Tours de Merle
SAINT GENIEZ O MERLE
Tours de Merle - SAINT GENIEZ O MERLE
Les Tours de Merle: A medieval castrum situated on a rocky spur 40 m high and 200 m long!
The Towers of Merle rise in the heart of the forest, above the river, in a truly preserved nature! Built by 6 families of Lords between the 12th and 15th centuries, t[...]
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Fortresse of Ventadour
MOUSTIER VENTADOUR
Fortresse of Ventadour - MOUSTIER VENTADOUR
At an altitude of 572 metres, on a rocky spur which dominates the Soudeillette and Vigne gorges by two hundred metres, the Ventadour castle stands with its imposing ruins in a site which evokes both the power of medieval feudalism and the blossoming of cou[...]
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9.1Excellent
Sédières castle
CLERGOUX
Sédières castle - CLERGOUX
15th century castle, entirely restored. Located 3 km from Clergoux, in a magnificent green setting and surrounded by ponds, the Domaine de Sédières, property of the Corrèze departmental council, offers you the opportunity to practice physical activities[...]
9.1Excellent