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Origin and history

The Château de la Gaubertie, located in Saint-Martin-des-Combes, Dordogne, has its origins at the end of the 15th century. It was built on the site of an old strong house called La Borie, dependent on the lords of Clermont. This first building, a fortified farm, was on the other side of the valley of Carbonnières, facing the castle of Clermont. The reconstruction of the 15th century marked the beginning of its history, before it suffered significant damage during the wars of Religion.

In the 17th century, the castle was restored and enriched with a chapel, blessed in 1692 as evidenced by a commemorative plaque. The work of that time was aimed at repairing the damage caused by religious conflicts. A last renovation campaign took place at the end of the 19th century, entrusted to the Bordeaux architect Alfred Duprat. The latter modernized the interiors and replaced the commons, adding a neo-Gothic touch to the monument.

The Château de la Gaubertie welcomed notable personalities, such as the philosopher Maine de Biran on several occasions in the 19th century, as well as Charles de Foucauld in 1913, during his brief stay in France. Private property, it illustrates the architectural evolution from the 16th to the end of the 19th century, mixing defensive elements (mâchicoulis, towers) and more recent developments. The main house, framed by three towers and a turret, dominates a chapel and communes, all inscribed in historical monuments since 1993.

Located between the villages of Clermont-de-Beauregard and Saint-Martin-des-Combes, the castle offers a typical example of the seigneurial residences of the Périgord. Its inscription in the inventory of historical monuments in 1993 covers the castle, its chapel, orangery and communes, emphasizing its heritage importance. Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, confirm its role in local history and hybrid architecture, reflecting the successive eras of its construction.

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