Château de Peyras, Medieval castle in Terres-de-Haute-Charente, France
The rectangular courtyard of Château de Peyras contains multiple buildings, including a cylindrical northeast tower and an eastern wing with preserved medieval elements.
The castle spans three construction periods from the 11th to 15th centuries, with significant modifications during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The association Les Compagnons du château de Peyras maintains local traditions through medieval-themed events in the castle's courtyard.
Visitors can explore ten furnished rooms from the 11th century, with guided tours available on Sundays from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
The castle exhibits archaeological findings from the 5th century BC to the 14th century AD, documenting extensive regional history.
Location: Terres-de-Haute-Charente
Website: http://chateau-peyras.com
GPS coordinates: 45.87170,0.60639
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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