Origin of round tower XIe siècle (≈ 1150)
Initial construction related to the medieval defensive system.
XVIe siècle
Construction of consular house
Construction of consular house XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Edited by Jacques Chapellon, joined by the tower.
7 juillet 1971
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 7 juillet 1971 (≈ 1971)
Protection of the tower and house.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The round staircase tower incorporated into a former consular house (Box AC 294): inscription by order of 7 July 1971
Key figures
Jacques Chapellon - Consul of the suburbs of Barlet
Sponsor of the house in the sixteenth century.
Origin and history
The former consular house of Peyrat-le-Château is located outside the walls of the medieval fortress, in the suburbs of Barlet, along the old Limoges-Aubusson road. This neighborhood, like three other suburbs, was administered by its own consuls in the Middle Ages, reflecting a decentralized municipal organization. The adjacent round tower, originally dating back to the 11th century, was connected by an underground to the square tower controlling the entrance to the castle, revealing a complex defensive system.
In the 16th century, consul Jacques Chapellon had the present house built, adjacent to the pre-existing tower. This project involved reshaping the tower, integrated as a staircase into the new construction. The tower, originally older, was partially rebuilt during this period. The ensemble thus illustrates the transition between a medieval defensive structure and a reborn civil architecture, marked by the local consular authority.
Ranked among the Historical Monuments, the round tower and its staircase, incorporated into the consular house, were protected by arrest on 7 July 1971. This ranking underscores the heritage importance of the site, both for its municipal history and its hybrid architecture, mixing medieval and Renaissance heritage. The exact address, route de Royère, and its Insee code (87117) confirm its anchoring in Upper Vienna, New Aquitaine.
