Château de Pierrefitte, Historical monument in Sarroux - Saint Julien, France.
Château de Pierrefitte is a castle in Sarroux - Saint Julien set on elevated ground with thick defensive walls and watchtowers overlooking the surrounding landscape. The structure displays the military engineering typical of medieval fortifications from this region.
The castle was built starting in 1471 under Charles de Bort's direction and took several years to complete. It emerged as a defensive stronghold during a period of significant change in the region.
This monument exemplifies defensive architecture in the Limousin region, demonstrating medieval construction techniques in the Corrèze department.
The castle remains in private hands and can only be viewed from the exterior via surrounding roads and pathways. Interior access is typically not available to visitors.
During World War II the structure sheltered resistance fighters and narrowly avoided destruction when occupied by the SS Das Reich division. This chapter links the medieval military past to dramatic events of the 20th century.
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