Construction begins XIVe siècle (première moitié) (≈ 1450)
Initial medieval foundations of the castle.
XIXe siècle
Renovations and additions
Renovations and additions XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Neo-Gothic chapel, turrets and Second Empire decor.
1935
Table by Maurice Utrillo
Table by Maurice Utrillo 1935 (≈ 1935)
Canvas painted during a stay.
1943
Film shot *Jeannou*
Film shot *Jeannou* 1943 (≈ 1943)
Directed by Léon Poirier.
8 juin 1978
First entry MH
First entry MH 8 juin 1978 (≈ 1978)
Protected facades and roofs.
1er mars 2005
Total registration
Total registration 1er mars 2005 (≈ 2005)
Castle, outbuildings and park classified.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The castle, its outbuildings, the park and its terraces and the tower of the Virgin (cad. A 851 - castle, park, chapel, kennel, stables, ride -, 854 - terrace of stables -, 852, 853 - terraces of the park -, 855, 839 - barns and concierge -, 863 - tower of the Virgin-): inscription by order of 1 March 2005
Key figures
Henri Nallet - Architect
Manufacturer of the Neo-Gothic Chapel.
Maurice Utrillo - Painter
Painted the castle in 1935.
Léon Poirier - Director
In 1943, Jeannou turned.
Paul Pétridès - Art expert
Attests to the canvas of Utrillo.
Origin and history
The castle of Monsec, located in the Black Perigord on the town of Coux and Bigaroque-Muzens (Dordogne), is located on a height overlooking the Dordogne valley of more than 80 meters. Its construction began in the 14th century on older foundations, with major additions in the 15th and 16th centuries. The site includes a 17th-century entrance castle, a Renaissance home, and a 19th-century neogothic chapel with family tombs. The park, with its terraces and a tower topped by a Virgin, offers stunning views of the river.
The architecture of the castle combines medieval and Renaissance elements, with facades animated by sculptures (demons, witches, acrobats). In the 19th century, changes were made, such as the addition of two turrets and interior renovation in a Second Empire style. The chapel, designed by architect Henri Nallet, and the commons ( stables, kennel, ride) complete the whole. The castle was partially listed as a historical monument in 1978 and was fully protected in 2005, including outbuildings and park.
The castle of Monsec inspired artists: Maurice Utrillo painted a canvas there in 1935 (today in a private Japanese collection), and Léon Poirier shot his film Jeannou there in 1943. Contrary to what its name suggests, it has no connection to the municipality of Monsec, 75 km northwest. Private property, it illustrates the architectural and cultural evolution of a noble estate in Périgord, between the Middle Ages and the modern era.
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