Château de Saignes, Medieval castle in Saignes, France.
The Château de Saignes presents seven round towers and a chapel with a bell-gable, demonstrating medieval defensive architecture from the 16th century.
Pierre de Lagarde, an extraordinary ambassador to Francis I, acquired the castle in the 14th century and initiated substantial restoration work on the property.
The donjon houses historical artifacts including a reproduction of The Ambassadors painting and a state woman bed, reflecting French noble lifestyle.
The castle opened its doors to visitors in July 2022, allowing exploration of this registered historical monument in the Lot department.
The castle's timber roof truss displays exceptional craftsmanship, marking it as an important architectural element of the medieval structure.
Location: Saignes
GPS coordinates: 44.78457,1.81898
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55
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