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The Château de la Rue is a medieval building located in the commune of Lalinde, Dordogne, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century, as evidenced by its oldest parts. It is established on an artificial feudal motte, in the purple Perigord, and derives its name from its proximity to an ancient axis of passage through the neighbouring village of Drayaux. This castle, a private property, was listed as historical monuments on 12 October 1948.

Originally, the castle belonged to the Archbishops of Bordeaux in the 13th century. Over the centuries, he changed hands several times, passing between those of the families of Abzac, Escodeca, Aubusson, Gouffier de Gonor and Lostanges. Damaged several times, especially during the Hundred Years War, it was completely restored in the 16th century, during which time the hexagonal tower was erected.

The architecture of the castle is marked by a quadrilateral enclosure, whose angles correspond to the four cardinal points. The walls, particularly high in the southeast and southwest, preserve remains of mâchicoulis. The entrance, to the northeast, was protected by a barbacan and a drawbridge crossing a moat. The hexagonal tower, located at the southern tip of the buildings, houses a spiral staircase. This castle illustrates the evolution of defensive and architectural techniques between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

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