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Origin and history

The Château de Puybarbeau is located in Lignerolles, in the Indre department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It was built at the site of an ancient feudal castle by the Counts of Mausabré, lords of Heugnes, and completed in 1830. This monument illustrates the aristocratic architecture of the early nineteenth century, while preserving traces of its medieval past by its location and history.

During the Second World War, the castle played a strategic role in hosting a command post (PC) of the French Resistance. The resistors organized their operations there, as evidenced by the numbers still visible on the double internal doors, used to distinguish their offices. The top floor terrace, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, would explain this tactical choice.

Since 1994, Puybarbeau Castle has been restored by its current owners. This work aims to preserve its architectural and historical heritage, while highlighting its heritage linked to the Resistance. The site remains a local symbol of collective memory, between seigneurial heritage and engagement during the war.

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