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The Château de Beaulieu in Mareuil, located in the commune of Mareuil in Périgord (Dordogne), is a monument whose origins date mainly back to the 15th and 18th centuries. This castle, whose location is considered very satisfactory (note 8/10), has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 6 December 1948. Its architecture reflects stylistic evolutions between the late Middle Ages and the modern era, typical of the region.

The Mérimée base specifies that the castle is located at 52 Rue André Pichon, in the Dordogne department (code Insee 24253), in New Aquitaine. Although available sources (Monumentum, internal data) do not detail its current use, its listing as Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance. Associated photographs, such as Father Igor's under Creative Commons license, contribute to his visual documentation.

Like many perigordin castles, Beaulieu Castle probably played a role in the local social and defensive organization. The 15th and 18th centuries correspond to periods marked, respectively, by the end of the Hundred Years War and the agricultural and architectural transformations of the Old Regime. These periods saw castles evolve from strong squares to seigneurial residences, reflecting the political and economic changes in the region.

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