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Nadaillac-de-Rouge Castle is a building whose origins date back to at least the 15th century, with major transformations in the 17th and 18th centuries. Located in the Lot department, in the Occitan region, it is representative of Quercynian castral architecture, marked by post-war reconstructions of One Hundred Years and subsequent additions. The site is mentioned as early as the 11th century, but the current building seems to have been rebuilt after the Hundred Years' War on its original foundations, with a house enlarged and equipped with wings in the 17th century.

The castle was for a long time owned by the family of the Puget de Nadaillac, a local noble line whose influence extended over the region. The southern outbuildings, dated 1711, bear witness to the 18th century. Between 1968 and 1973, the castle was completely restored, preserving its facades and roofs, which have been listed as historical monuments since 10 May 1999. These protected elements reflect its architectural evolution throughout the centuries.

The castle illustrates the feudal and seigneurial history of Quercy, a region where castles played a central role in social and economic organization. Its inscription as a historic monument underlines its heritage importance, both for its architecture and for its anchoring in local history. Sources, such as the Lot Studies Society's newsletters, confirm its link with large families and regional dynamics since the late Middle Ages.

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