Château de la Bourlie, Medieval castle in Urval, France.

Château de la Bourlie is a castle in the Périgord region built with thick stone walls, defensive towers, and extensive gardens. The property combines medieval architecture with carefully designed grounds that reflect different periods and gardening traditions.

The castle was built in the 14th century for a noble family of Périgord. The place appears in records as "la Borrelia" from 1459. Terraces, a garden and a park were added in the 18th and 19th centuries. The facades and roofs were listed as monuments historiques in 1973, and the whole estate, with its outbuildings, park and gardens, in 2005.

The gardens showcase different styles that developed over time, mixing French formal designs with English landscape traditions. Walking through them, you can see how each era left its mark on how the grounds are organized and planted.

The castle offers complete or partial rentals depending on the season with personalized service. Plan for plenty of time to explore the grounds, as the gardens and buildings cover a large area.

The estate is defined by an avenue of lime trees that connects the village to the surrounding woods. This distinctive tree-lined path creates a natural link between the built area and the landscape beyond.