Château de Chauffailles, Medieval castle in Chauffailles, France.
Description
Château de Chauffailles is a castle featuring a rectangular main building flanked by two round towers, positioned beside the Botoret stream. Plane trees line the waterside, creating a wooded setting around the fortification.
History
Construction finished around 1400 when Jean d'Amanzé commissioned the work, and his family occupied it for eleven consecutive generations. This long period of continuous ownership shaped the building's development and preserved its medieval form.
Culture
The castle now serves as a gallery for temporary and permanent art displays featuring local painters and sculptors. These spaces also function as studios where regional artists create and present their work to visitors.
Practical
The castle is owned and managed by the local municipality and does not welcome regular drop-in visitors. Access is available during art exhibitions and workshops, so checking with local organizers before your visit is advisable.
Did you know?
The northeastern tower dates to the 15th century and represents the oldest part of the fortification on this site. This early structure differs noticeably from the later rectangular main building added during later construction phases.
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