Château de Beauvais, Historical castle in Limoges, France

Château de Beauvais is a classical-style castle near the Landouge district of Limoges, built from 1765 to 1768 to designs by Joseph Brousseau. Its plain facade, which served as a draft for Brousseau's Limoges bishop's palace, has a central projecting stone section with a carved shell in the pediment above white double doors. Four shuttered windows flank the entrance, and the steep grey roof carries three brick chimneys.

Built between 1765 and 1768 by architect Joseph Brousseau, this castle replaced an earlier 15th-century fortification on the same site. Only the original fireplace and sections of the moat from the older structure were preserved and incorporated into the new design.

The château was built between 1765 and 1768 to house the abbots of the Abbey of Saint-Martial de Limoges, a few kilometres away. The property also includes a chapel, barns and greenhouses, which visitors can see from the grounds.

The exterior facades can be viewed from the surrounding grounds, though interior access may require prior arrangement. Check opening hours and contact information before visiting to confirm availability for tours.

The sober facade of Château de Beauvais is said to have served Joseph Brousseau as a model and draft for the bishop's palace of Limoges. The building stands on the site of two earlier castles: a fireplace and sections of moat survive from the 15th-century one, itself built over an 11th-century castle.