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The Beaureille Manor House, located in Saint-Georges-de-Montclard in the Dordogne department (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), is a historical monument dating back to the 16th century. Although the house has undergone several changes over the centuries, some notable architectural elements still remain today. These include a square scald located at the southeast corner of the building, as well as sill windows, characteristic of Renaissance architecture. These details, while partially preserved, demonstrate the historic and aesthetic significance of the site in its construction period.

On the eastern façade of the manor, there is a rectangular door surmounted by a richly molded cornice, a vestige of original ornamentation. On the other hand, the west façade has a full arched entrance door, added after the initial construction, illustrating subsequent architectural changes. Inside, a few monumental chimneys have also traversed the centuries, offering an overview of the interior layout of a 16th-century seigneurial or bourgeois home.

The Beaureille manor house was partially classified as a Historic Monument by order of 29 December 1978, protecting its facades and roofs. Today, the site belongs to a private company, and its access to the public, whether it be visits, room rentals or accommodation, is not specified in the available sources. The location of the manor, although approximately known through GPS coordinates, remains to be refined, with an accuracy estimated as "a priori satisfactory" according to heritage databases.

In the historical context of the 16th century in Périgord, manor houses like the Beaureille were often linked to the local aristocracy or to a bourgeoisie enriched by trade or agriculture. These homes served both as residences and as symbols of power, integrating residual defensive elements (such as scalables) while adopting Renaissance architectural innovations. Their presence reflected a period of transition between the Middle Ages and the modern era, marked by profound social and economic changes in the region.

The successive renovations of the mansion, mentioned in the sources, suggest a continuous occupation and an adaptation to the needs and tastes of the owners over the centuries. The lack of details about these owners or the specific events related to the site, however, limits the reconstruction of its social history. However, protected features, such as facades and roofs, highlight the heritage value of the site, even though its current use and accessibility remain poorly documented.

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