Château de Praisnaud, Medieval castle in Ambernac, France.
Château de Praisnaud is a castle in the Charente region with a rectangular main structure and two diagonal towers at its corners. The towers are topped with cone-shaped roofs covered in flat tiles, giving the building its distinctive outline.
Construction of the castle began in the 16th century, with the western tower dating from that era. An entrance arch was added in the 1700s, marking a later period of modification and adaptation.
The name reflects the family that owned it for generations, and the rooms show how different residents shaped the space over time. Visitors can see the decor and details that reveal the tastes of those who lived here.
The castle operates as a guest house with rooms spread across a large estate surrounded by forests and meadows. Visitors should plan ahead and contact in advance, as it functions as a private accommodation rather than a public museum.
A round dovecote stands on the grounds, marking an old sign of the lord's special rights. It shows that the owner once held judicial authority and other feudal privileges over the land and people.
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