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The Château de Douillac is a fortified house built in the early 16th century, located in Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche in Haute-Vienne. This monument is distinguished by its defensive elements, including a dungeon, characteristic of the constructions of this period. Although its first vocation was probably residential and protective, its architecture reflected the security concerns of the time, marked by the political and social tensions of the Renaissance.

During the 19th century, the castle underwent major changes, including the drilling of new openings and the addition of shutters, partially altering its external appearance. The interior was also deeply transformed during this period, largely erasing the traces of its original layout. Despite these changes, some architectural elements, such as the right interior staircase, have been preserved and are now part of the protected parts of the monument.

Ranked a Historic Monument by order of 18 April 1997, the Château de Douillac sees its facades, roofs, as well as the ground of its protected plot. This inscription demonstrates its heritage importance, although its exact location is judged to be of satisfactory a priori accuracy (level 7/10). The site remains a representative example of the strong limo houses, adapted to the defensive and residential needs of the local nobility in the 16th century.

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