Château d'Esclignac, Medieval castle in Monfort, France
The rectangular castle features a square keep, a circular tower, and dependencies surrounding two courtyards with Renaissance-style windows and a drawbridge tower.
Built in the 11th century on a Gallo-Roman villa site, the castle became a barony in the 15th century and later a duchy under the Preissac family.
The castle served as the ancestral home of the Preissac family, whose members participated in the Crusades and maintained close ties to French royalty.
The castle requires extensive restoration work, particularly on its roof and walls, to prevent further deterioration of its historical structure.
Two spiral staircases added in 1485 by Bertrand I de Preissac connect different levels of the castle, displaying medieval architectural innovation.
Location: Monfort
GPS coordinates: 43.80420,0.80453
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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