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The Château de Luzier, located in Beaumontois in Périgord (Nouveau-Aquitaine), presents architectural traces of three distinct periods: the 14th century, the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. Fragments of ramparts and a half ruined corner tower dating from the 14th century remain as witnesses to the original feudal building. The medieval drawbridge was replaced by a monumental 17th century porch, framed by two crouched lions, marking a major transformation of the entrance to the castle.

The history of the castle is marked by conflicts and reconstructions. In 1585, the Viscount of Turenne attacked the feudal castle with cannon, an event that preceded its partial reconstruction. In the 17th century, the seigneury of Luzier passed into the hands of several noble families: the Paty, the Vassal, and then the Saint Exupéry, before belonging to the family of Contenson. The construction of the present castle, in a barlong style with a central pavilion, began around 1760, partially reusing the foundations of the old building. The monumental gate, adorned with a colliery dated 1777, and the dovecote, probably contemporary, complete this architectural ensemble.

Luzier Castle, classified as a Historic Monument since 2009, retains protected elements such as the monumental gate, the remains of the ancient castle, its courtyards, its dovecote and a guard house. These elements illustrate the evolution of the site, from medieval fortifications to a seigneurial residence of the Enlightenment. GPS coordinates and historical sources, such as the old cadastre and Monumentum archives, confirm its heritage importance in the Perigord region.

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