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Origin and history

The castle of Auberoche, located in Fanlac in the Dordogne, consists of a 14th century wall, flanked by round towers and equipped with an old round road from which the crows remain. This defensive mechanism, typical of the late Middle Ages, bears witness to the military concerns of the time, where local lords sought to secure their estates in the face of regional conflicts or bandits.

The inner courtyard houses a 17th-century central house body, structured in two wings in return for square, accessible by two doors decorated with pilasters and pediments (one triangular, the other with volutes). This building, which is more residential, reflects the evolution of the castles towards functions of pleasure and representation under the Old Regime. A terraced garden, characteristic of the Renaissance landscape, connects the exterior spaces to the house.

Inside, a vaulted square staircase illustrates 17th century architectural know-how, combining classical aesthetics and functionality. The facades and roofs of the ensemble, as well as the courtyard garden with its terraces, were protected by a decree of inscription under the Historical Monuments on 20 January 1962. This official recognition recognizes the heritage value of the site, both military and residential.

The location of the castle, in the Black Perigord, a region marked by a dense concentration of castles and prehistoric sites, is part of a territory where built heritage plays a central role in local history. The transformations of the seventeenth century could correspond to a period of relative peace and prosperity for the perigurdine nobility, allowing investments in more comfortable residences.

The protected elements specifically include facades, roofs, and the courtyard garden with its terraces, as specified in the 1962 decree. No information is available on historic owners or significant events related to the castle, except its dual defensive vocation and then residential. The exact address, 1 Sht Auberoche in Fanlac, confirms its anchoring in the rural landscape of the Dordogne.

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