Château de Montaigne
Château de Montaigne, Renaissance Revival castle in Saint-Michel-de-Montaigne, France
Château de Montaigne is a castle in the Dordogne with a preserved 16th-century tower. The tower houses a library where classical quotations are engraved across ceiling joists and wooden elements throughout the interior.
An original manor was transformed into a family residence in the 15th century before becoming home to philosopher Michel de Montaigne. This shift turned it into a significant literary site of the French Renaissance.
The tower served as Montaigne's personal workspace and reflects his passion for classical texts. The inscriptions carved into wooden beams show how this room shaped his thinking.
Visitors can join guided tours lasting around 45 minutes in French or English to explore the castle and adjacent park. The grounds feature trees spanning several centuries, making a walk through them worthwhile.
The tower holds 56 Latin and Greek inscriptions that Montaigne himself selected, reflecting his personal library. These hand-picked quotations offer a rare glimpse into his intellectual interests.
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