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Origin and history

The Château de Poux is a medieval mansion built in the 14th century. Located about 700 metres east of the village of Saint-Amand, in the department of Creuse, it embodies the defensive and residential architecture of this period. The building, 20 metres long by 10 metres wide, is facing southeast and has two turrets at the eastern and southern angles. Its slate roof, of Grand Century style, contrasts with its medieval origins, while a park of 1500 m2 and farm bodies complete the whole.

The castle, still inhabited nowadays, remains closed to the public. Its spatial organization reflects a dual vocation: seigneurial residence and agricultural operation, as evidenced by the farm bodies arranged in courtyards to the south and west. The absence of major visible changes suggests a remarkable preservation of its original structure, although its detailed history and potential historical owners are not documented in available sources.

Integrated with the rural landscapes of the Creuse, the Château de Poux is part of the regional heritage lists, alongside other monuments such as the Château d'Aubusson. Its modest but characteristic architecture, as well as its state of conservation, make it a representative example of the medieval manors of New Aquitaine, although little studied compared to more prestigious buildings in the region.

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