Château de Lalinde, château in France
Château de Lalinde is a castle dating to the 13th century that rises above the Dordogne River and overlooks the town. The structure displays a solid, straightforward design with tall stone walls, two medieval corner turrets, and a central keep that has retained its form across the centuries.
The castle began as a simple fortress called Castrum de la Lynde and served as a prison in the 18th century with its distinctive central tower. In the 19th century it was rebuilt and converted to a hotel and restaurant before later becoming a private residence.
Locals call it le château de la Bastide, a name that reflects how the town has long identified with this place. The castle's presence shapes how people understand their connection to centuries of local life and continuity.
The castle is now privately owned and not open to the public, but can be viewed from outside and offers pleasant views from nearby riverbank walks. It is easily reached by small roads in Lalinde and makes for a quiet visit, especially for those interested in history.
The castle's foundations were deliberately built close to the river to use the landscape itself as natural defense. This clever placement shows how medieval builders could exploit geography to strengthen their stronghold.
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