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Le donjon de Péchon is a fortified house built between the 13th and 14th centuries, located in the commune of Saint-Antoine-de-Ficalba, in the department of Lot-et-Garonne. This monument, now in ruins, was initially flanked by a four-storey square dungeon, accessible by a spiral staircase. The first and second floors have broken arch openings, while the fourth floor has a trilobed window, architectural features of the medieval era.

In the 18th or 19th century, a house was erected in front of the old strong house, marking an evolution in the use of the site. In 1750, the archives mentioned a notable resident: Mr.Me Crespin Counte, a lawyer in Parliament, residing in this noble house of Péchon. The latter was the guardian of a child named Louis Forcès de Comte, son of a grenadier captain decorated with the order of Saint-Louis. These elements suggest that the site had local social and legal importance.

The Pechon dungeon was listed as a historic monument on 20 June 1950, recognizing its heritage value. Today, it reflects medieval defensive architecture and the evolution of noble habitats in New Aquitaine. Available sources, including Wikipedia and the Merimée base, document its history and architectural features.

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