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 Ruins of the castle of Gurcon à Carsac-de-Gurson en Dordogne

Patrimoine classé
Patrimoine défensif
Motte féodale
Château fort
Dordogne

Ruins of the castle of Gurcon

    D32
    24610 Carsac-de-Gurson
Château de Gurson
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Ruines du château de Gurcon
Crédit photo : Père Igor - Sous licence Creative Commons

Timeline

Moyen Âge central
Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1200
1300
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
XIIe siècle
Initial construction
1254
Destruction by Henry III
XIVe siècle
Reconstruction
1789
Revolutionary abandonment
6 décembre 1948
Historical Monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Château de Gurcon (ruines) (cad. A 569): inscription by decree of 6 December 1948

Key figures

Henri III (roi d'Angleterre) - Castle destroyer Rase the castle in 1254.
Diane de Foix-Cancale - Countess of Gurçon Inspira Montaigne for his essays.
Henri IV - Picture visitor Stayed at Gurcon Castle.
Montaigne - Philosopher and writer Did a chapter to Diane de Foix.

Origin and history

Gurcon Castle, located in Carsac-de-Gurson, was originally built in the 12th century. In 1254 he was shaved by Henry III, King of England, before being rebuilt in the 14th century. This monument, marked by medieval conflicts, became a seigneurial residence held by the Counts of Foix-Gurçon until the 18th century.

Diane de Foix-Cancale, one of the Countesses, was honored by Montaigne, who dedicated to her the chapter of the institution of children in her Essays. The castle also welcomed Kings Henry III and Henry IV. After the Revolution, it fell into ruins, leaving today notable remains: ramparts, towers, and a stone staircase.

Ranked a Historical Monument in 1948, the site bears witness to the medieval military architecture and political history of the region. The ruins, although partially collapsed, retain a heritage value linked to their seigneurial past and their role in Anglo-French conflicts.

External links

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