Château de Ressouches, Medieval castle in Chanac, France
Château de Ressouches is a castle in Chanac featuring a main building with three floors and corner towers on the east and west sides. The structure includes a chapel within and terraced grounds outside that complete the compound.
Construction of the castle started in the 14th century on foundations from the 13th century. Key modifications continued across the centuries through the 1800s.
The chapel inside features coat of arms belonging to the Dupont de Ligonnès family, who acquired it in the early 1900s. These heraldic decorations show the family's position and their link to the castle during their years of ownership.
The castle received official heritage protection status in 1992, safeguarding all external facades, roofs, the chapel, and garden areas. This designation means the site is preserved under strict regulations for future generations.
A circular tower on the north side holds a stone staircase with stone supports that once held defensive machicolations over the entrance. These features reveal how the structure was designed for defense during earlier periods.
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