Construction of the old castle 1400-1500 (≈ 1450)
Stair tower medieval hors-oeuvre.
1600-1620
Vaulted chapel
Vaulted chapel 1600-1620 (≈ 1610)
Dogive crosses in early 17th century.
1760
Construction of the classical castle
Construction of the classical castle 1760 (≈ 1760)
Remains with Beaurayre weapons pediment.
1978
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 1978 (≈ 1978)
Protection of facades and interior decorations.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs and staircase inside the old castle; facades and roofs of the castle and of the two pavilions of the 18s as well as the old gate, the interior staircase with its wrought iron ramp and the following rooms with their decor: on the ground floor: library, billiards, living room, small office; on the first floor: the master bedroom with its alcove, the adjoining bedroom and the round section of the corridor (cad. D 362, 364, 365, 368, 370): entry by order of 29 June 1978
Key figures
Famille Beaurayre de Villac - Sponsors of the castle (XVIIIth)
Arms on the pediment, built in 1760.
Origin and history
The castle of Puyval, located in Segonzac en Corrèze (Nouvelle-Aquitaine), consists of two distinct parts: an old castle of the 15th and 16th centuries, characterized by an exceptional staircase tower, and a house of the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, built in 1760. The latter, still intact externally despite some walled bays, has a housing body with a central forebody, two wings in return, and a horse-drawn iron staircase leading to a terrace. A pediment adorned with the arms of the Beaurayre de Villac family, the owner of the castle, dominates the opposite facade. The commons, contemporaries of construction, flank the building to the west, while a landscaped park surrounds the whole.
The chapel of the beginning of the 17th century, vaulted on dogive crosses, as well as two isolated 18th century pavilions complete the estate. Inside, the 18th century castle retained its original décor, with minor alterations of the 19th century. The protected areas include the library, the living room, the office, and the master bedroom with its alcove, which have been listed as historical monuments since 1978. The ensemble illustrates the architectural evolution of the site, from medieval fortifications to the aristocratic residence of the Enlightenment.
The domain thus combines ancient defensive elements with a classical aesthetic, reflecting the social and cultural transformations of the Limousin nobility between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The Beaurayre de Villac family, owner in the 18th century, left a lasting impression, notably through its coat of arms and interior design, now partially accessible.
