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Château du Fraysse à Terrasson-Lavilledieu en Dordogne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Demeure seigneuriale
Château

Château du Fraysse

    Le Bourg 
    24120 Terrasson-Lavilledieu
Private property
Château du Fraysse
Château du Fraysse
Crédit photo : Michel Chanaud - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1100
1200
1700
1800
1900
2000
Moyen Âge
Origins of the castle
XVIIe siècle
Major transformations
XVIIIe siècle
Stylistic developments
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

The castle, the terrace to the north of the castle, the garden (case AN 12 to 18): inscription by order of 25 May 2001

Origin and history

The Château du Fraysse is a monument located in Terrasson-Lavilledieu, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. This historic site underwent major architectural changes in the 17th and 18th centuries, reflecting the stylistic and functional evolutions of these epochs. The available data do not specify the details of its initial construction or the sponsors of these transformations.

In the regional context of New Aquitaine, medieval castles often served as strategic points for the control of territories and routes of communication. From the 17th century, many of these buildings were adapted to the new residential and aesthetic needs of the local aristocracy, incorporating comfort elements and decors inspired by classic trends. The Château du Fraysse is part of this dynamic, although the internal archives do not provide specific information about its role or occupants.

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