Château de Noaillac

English translation

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History

The location must have experienced very ancient occupation, and perhaps had a medieval town. To the west, a first enclosure barred the plateau by leaning on the present stable. In front of the north façade, a second courtyard was delimited by a wall drawn between the two square towers of the north projecting outward. The castle presents a mass on two levels, covered with a mansard roof in tiles. An old keep, probably from the 13th century, constitutes the central core. A barrel vault hall is attached to the north, at the foot of the keep. It was probably completed in the 17th century with a storey. At the north-west extremity of this building, a square tower was constructed as a projecting element to watch over the old entrance. To the east, a second square tower completes this first arrangement. In the Renaissance, a hexagonal tower is created in the angle formed by the projection of the buildings to house a spiral staircase. To the east, leaning against the keep, is constructed a large building body which opened onto the terrace. To the south and west, the construction goes around the old keep and comprises large rooms with exposed beam ceilings. Further to the north is found the castle chapel. A building covered with channel tiles follows the church and leans on two round towers. A square tower with interior rooms originally in domes closes the first enclosure at the north-west. Below is found a rectangular dovecote in timber framing and bricks, constructed on eight stone columns. To the west, the old stables close off the esplanade. Restorations in the 20th century.