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Origin and history

The château de la Grènerie is a medieval building erected around 1450 by the family of Lesbolières, originally from Masseret. This castle, located in the municipality of Salon-la-Tour en Corrèze, illustrates the defensive architecture of the period with its rectangular plan flanked by four towers d'angle. The small initial bays visible on the north facade contrast with the larger openings added later, reflecting successive modifications.

Acquired in 1518 by the Breton family of the Beaupoil de Saint-Aulaire, the castle was enlarged and completed under their auspices. The stone walls, decorated with an alternation of red sandstone and white stone, characterize its style. In the 18th century, in 1774, he passed into the hands of the Ardant, a family of limo traders, before being restored in 1870 by Baron Rolland of Blomac after a period of negligence due to successive resales.

Today, the château de la Grènerie remains a private residence not open to the public. However, some areas, such as the park and gardens, enjoy protection as historical monuments. Its architecture, combining medieval elements and later additions, makes it a remarkable witness to the evolution of seigneurial houses in New Aquitaine.

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