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The Château de Beauregard, located in Mareuil in Périgord, is a historical monument whose current construction dates back to the end of the 15th century. It was rebuilt on older foundations, incorporating defensive elements such as two mâchicoulis towers and a disoriented third tower. These architectural features reflect its initial role as a fortress, while at the same time testifying to stylistic evolutions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

In the 18th century, a one-storey cartreuse was added to the east of the house body, welded to the square fortress. This combination of architecture illustrates the successive adaptations of the castle, from a strictly defensive vocation to a more comfortable residence. The pilasters joining the roof add a classic touch to the whole, marking a transition between medieval and modern eras.

The castle is linked to a tragic event of the French Revolution: the last prioress of Fontaine Abbey, born in these walls, was killed and burned there. His remains lie today in the church of Saint-Pardoux. This historical fact underscores the link between the monument and the political upheavals of the time. The castle, registered as a Historical Monument since 1948, is now a private property.

The protected elements include the house body and its towers, as well as the 18th century chartreuse. Although information on its accessibility (visits, rentals, guest rooms) is not specified in the sources, its heritage inscription makes it a site of major historical interest in New Aquitaine. The location, noted as satisfactory, allows to identify the castle as an architectural landmark of the Périgord.

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