Château de Dampierre-en-Burly, château fort français
Château de Dampierre-en-Burly is a castle with a main stone pavilion and a rear section built of stone and brick, topped by a chimney stack with a clock face. Four smaller entrance pavilions stand around it, creating the overall historic complex.
The castle rose to prominence in the 15th and 16th centuries under the Cugnac family, who held the land and later elevated it to the status of a barony in 1598. This elevation under François II de Cugnac solidified its importance in the region.
The painter Michel Dorigny left his artistic mark on the interior spaces between 1616 and 1665 through decorative work that shaped the character of several rooms. His contributions remain visible in the castle's design today.
The castle has been protected as a historic monument since 1928, a designation that guides its preservation and maintenance. Visitors should check accessibility and opening conditions beforehand, as they may vary by season.
In the 19th century, agronomist Amédée de Béhague transformed the property fundamentally in 1826 by developing a large rural estate around the castle. This reshaping made it a notable example of agricultural development during that era.
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