Initial construction XVIe siècle (≈ 1650)
Period of construction of the castle and the skylights.
1789
Major fire
Major fire 1789 (≈ 1789)
Significant damage to the building.
27 avril 1972
Partial classification
Partial classification 27 avril 1972 (≈ 1972)
Registration of facades and roofs in Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of all buildings, as well as the large vaulted room (cad. A 1575-1580): entry by order of 27 April 1972
Key figures
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Origin and history
The castle of the Fage, located in Noailles en Corrèze, dates from the 16th century and has undergone major changes over the centuries. His Renaissance windows, remarkable architectural elements, were moved to the Castle of Noailles after degradation. The building consists of two distinct buildings: one, rectangular, flanked by two square towers (including one collapsed), and the other, Renaissance-style, once home to the seigneurial house. These structures reflect the stylistic and functional evolutions of the monument throughout the eras.
In 1789, a fire seriously damaged the castle, contributing to its progressive degradation. Despite these alterations, certain parts, such as facades, roofs and a large vaulted hall, were protected by a decree of inscription to the Historical Monuments on 27 April 1972. This classification highlights the heritage value of the remains, particularly those related to the Renaissance period, although the whole has lost part of its original integrity.
The castle illustrates the architectural dynamics of Limousin (now Nouvelle-Aquitaine) in the 16th century, where late medieval influences and renaissant innovations combine. Its history also reflects the social and political upheavals of the region, as evidenced by the fire of 1789, possibly linked to revolutionary unrest. Today, its partial state and partial protections make it a fragile witness to this local heritage.
