Origins of the castle XIIe siècle (≈ 1250)
Initial construction of the episcopal monument.
XIIIe siècle
Medieval development
Medieval development XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Period of expansion or major changes.
XVe siècle
Late processing
Late processing XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Post-medieval architectural adjustments.
XVIIe siècle
Latest changes
Latest changes XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Developments in modern times.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Buildings located on Parcel AP 46, including the floor of the inner courtyard; the church, an ancient castral chapel (Box AP 47); the dry ditch (Box AP 45); the former cemetery located on plots AP 44, 47 and 292, as well as the part below (Box AP 43) contiguous to the church and delimited on the cadastre by a line of dashes (Box AP 43 to 47, 292): classification by order of 6 June 2005
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Origin and history
The Château des Évêques in Plazac is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of Plazac, New Aquitaine. Its origins date back to the 12th and 13th centuries, with subsequent changes in the 15th and 17th centuries. This castle illustrates the architectural evolution and the role of bishops in the region through medieval and modern times.
At that time, episcopal castles often served as fortified residences for church representatives, while playing an administrative and political role in the management of local territories. In Dordogne, where Plazac is located, these buildings were centres of power, integrating military, religious and economic functions, thus reflecting the complexity of the relationship between the Church and rural communities.
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