Château de Poinsac

English translation

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History

In 1390, authorization to construct the keep was given. At this time, there already existed an undefended dwelling. Under Louis XIII, the castle is burned in reprisal for the lord de Poinsac's rally to the cause of the Duke of Orléans. Subsequently, the castle is restored. In the 18th century, exterior works affect the western facade, and inside the placing of woodwork and stucco of Louis XIV style. New arrangements at the beginning of the 20th century. In the keep, a room preserves a painted ceiling from the 15th century. Above, a storey of defence and a wall-walk on machicolations in vaults and échauguettes. A room was transformed in the late 19th century, but retains its 15th-century fireplace with scrolls and lintels. The entrance hall and the 18th-century stair cage are decorated with stucco with caryatids and a door with pediment on columns. The great room retains woodwork, stucco and painted panels decorated with gypseries. The library presents old joinery, as well as stucco mantelpieces.