The Château de Montbrun is a castle in the commune of Dournazac in the Haute-Vienne département of France. The castle was built in the 12th and 15th centuries, and was restored in the late 19th.
The castle stands within a deep valley. Built in the 12th century, its function was to defend the borders of the Duchy of Aquitaine. Though rebuilt in the 15th century, it still has the moat, high walls and a square keep topped with machicolations.
Montbrun is a fine example of a 15th-century castle. In plan rectangular, it is flanked in the corners with round towers and protected by water. Its narrow romanesque keep, 40 metres (131 ft) square, close up against one of the towers, gives it a strange appearance.
History
The castle (then called Trados) was built in 1179 by Aymeric Bruni (also called Brun) on his return from the Second Crusade. The Brun family, (Montbrun after 1366), remained owners until 1516. At the start of the Hundred Years' War, the castle was occupied by the English. It was retaken by the French in 1353. At the end of the century it was taken again by the English and partially destroyed. Between 1433 and 1438, square towers were replaced with round towers and the castle took on its present form.
In 1562, Montbrun was attacked by Protestants during the Wars of Religion and although it was not captured a fire raged through the castle.
During the French Revolution, at the instigation of people's representatives Borie and Brival, the castle was pillaged and destroyed and the archives were burned. The property was divided up and sold as national property. Restored in 1871, it suffered a serious fire in 1917. A second restoration was carried out between 1964 and 1966. In 2016, a member of the Thom family presented the French government with signed document from the Estates General dating from 1788 and the castle was returned to the only known descendent of Aymeric Bruni. Since May 2017, the French Ministry of Culture has supported the claim of ownership made by Benjamin Thom of Melbourne as the only direct descendant of Bruce Thom and Aymeric Bruni.
It has been a protected monument historique listed by the French Ministry of Culture since 1946 and will remain the property of the Thom family.

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Château de Brie is a castle located in Champagnac-la-Rivière, France. Brie, who were soldiers, have arrived in the Dordogne in 1250 under the name Boschaud, later becoming "Boschaud Brie", the name probably from the Roman colonization of the Limousin, where land was divided among the soldiers. Already inhabited in 1275, 22 January 1484, Viscount de Rochechouart gives permission to his faithful Jean (Boschaud) Brie, rider, lord of the hostel, repair or noble Brie accommodation, located in the Vicomte de Rochechouart, parish Champagnac-the-river, to rebuild in the same place a strong house with towers, turrets (tournelles), slots (craneux), battlements (machecoulx), drawbridge, moats. On the occasion of his marriage to Jeanne de Hautefort The March 5, 1485. The 100 Years War is over, residential castles appeared, bearing towers, loopholes, and adding large openings. At the location of the castle was probably find an old medieval walled construction, as seems to demonstrate ancient granite foundations discovered in the cellars. The 100 year war ends around 1453 and the castle or 'strong house "will be built in 1484.Castle Brie still belongs to descendants of the Bouland Family. Count Pierre and Florence Manor Juaye.Entre of the facade of the castle and the park entrance gate is a former fortified medieval barn at the "house", built on a mound that was at the time in the middle a pond of 1000 m2. It is a building that once served as a garrison or refuge for the population. It is fortified by two watchtowers (or pepper) and 13 deadly. "" There is also a second interpretation, that this barn could have been used in wars of religions, in order to collect royalties, Brie can be responsible for collecting for themselves and for Rochechouart which they depended. This barn of 28 x 12.50 meters, is listed on the inventory of historical monuments.Castle Brie still belongs to descendants of the Bouland Family. Count Pierre and Florence Manor Juaye.Entre of the facade of the castle and the park entrance gate is a former fortified medieval barn at the "house", built on a mound that was at the time in the middle a pond of 1000 m. It is a building that once served as a garrison or refuge for the population. It is fortified by two watchtowers (or pepper) and 13 deadly. "" There is also a second interpretation, that this barn could have been used in wars of religions, in order to collect royalties, Brie can be responsible for collecting for themselves and for Rochechouart which they depended. This barn of 28 x 12.50 meters, is listed on the inventory of historical monuments.
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Château de Brie

Château de Cromières is a castle located in Cussac, France.The present building includes elements built between the thirteenth century and seventeenth century.This castle belonged to the family Selve fifteenth century until 1656 then Bermondet family, current owners. The area of the castle is registered as historical monuments January 7, 1992.
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Château de Cromières

Le château de Frugie est un château français implanté sur la commune de Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie dans le département de la Dordogne, en région Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Il fait l'objet d'une protection au titre des monuments historiques.
Présentation
Le château de Frugie se situe au nord-est de la Dordogne, en Périgord vert, à 100 mètres au sud-ouest de l'église du bourg de Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie. C'est une propriété privée.
À l'origine, il se présentait sous la forme d'un quadrilatère dont les côtés nord-ouest et sud-est ont disparu. Au début du xxie siècle, deux lignes de bâtiments subsistent : au sud-ouest, le logis encadré de deux tours massives rectangulaires, le tout couronné de mâchicoulis vers l'extérieur ; au nord-est des ruines recouvertes de lierre et précédées d'une douve sèche avec, côté intérieur, les restes d'une chapelle.
Il est inscrit au titre des monuments historiques depuis le 21 mars 1968 pour ses façades et sa toiture.
Histoire
Le château actuel, bâti aux xve et xvie siècles, succède à un repaire fortifié médiéval ravagé lors des conflits avec les Anglais.
L'entrée du logis sud est ornée d'un portail Louis XIII que précédait auparavant un pont-levis supprimé lors du comblement des douves. Le portail de la chapelle remonte au xviie siècle.
Le 18 avril 1672, Hélie d'Arlot de Frugie, chevalier, seigneur de Frugie, de Cumond et autres lieux y décède.

Château de Frugie

In the middle of the magnificent valleys of the 'Périgord Vert', near to La Coquille, lies the Castle of Mavaleix (Château de Mavaleix), built in the 13th century. The domain spreads over 60 hectares with its beautiful forests, gardens, small lakes, meadows, fields and rivers. It is the ideal environment for those that wish to relax, be at one with nature and enjoy the quality of the lifestyle offered by the French countryside.
As soon as you enter, the medieval castle will transport you back to the time of knights and lords, adventures and romance. On exploration of the beautiful greenery of the park, with its centuries old trees, you will also discover the castles large vegetable garden, the swimming pool, along with a boules pitch and tennis court.
The castle of Mavaleix is the ideal place for an overnight stay, to enjoy a gastronomic meal, to hold a buisiness meeting or seminar, to celebrate a marriage or other festivity, all in a beautiful environment.It is the place for all those that appreciate that special 'attention to detail'.
History
In the Middle Ages the castle of Mavaleix was a fortress, built to protect the forges that were along the lenght of the small river 'La Valouze', against invasion from the occupying neighbours. The forges were vital as they produced weapons, instruments, keys and locks necessary for the nobility. The castle was, at the same time, the residence of certain "Master Ironsmith" who often acquired a noble title.
One of these illustrious residents was Nicolas-Emile Grenouillet of Mavaleix. This Master of the Forge, well liked within his entourage, was the mayor of the community of Chalais for several years. His imposing tomb, dating of the end of the 19th century, can be found hidden in the woods of the castle. This monument can be still be visited today, although his remains have been transferred to the cemetery of Chalais where one can admire a copy of his tomb.
Dreams of vacations…
The historical environment of the castle lends itself to a place of relaxation in the middle of the large open space of gardens, forests, fields and ponds.
At Mavaleix you will relax and resource yourself in a natural, healthy environment with a family ambiance.
At any given moment you can take yourself off to a charming corner, read a book, enjoy a drink at the bar, have a game of boules or parktake in a game of tennis… For children too, the castle is a real paradise; between the swimming pool, the farm animals and the park, they will meet friends from all over Europe.
Do not forget that the Dordogne is a region where there is a lot to discover and visit. You can take a canoe at Brântome (one of the most beautiful villages), visite the prehistoric caves of Villars, and stroll around the local markets and antique shops. Of course, there is a lot more to discover and we are available to advise you.
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Château de Mavaleix

The Château de Jumilhac is a modified castle in the commune of Jumilhac-le-Grand in the Dordogne département of France.
Its construction dates from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. The edifice is composed of the castle itself, constructed in the 15th century, and two wings added during the reign of Louis XIV. A covered porch and two arcaded walls link the ends of the wings and thus form an almost rectangular court of honour. At the rear façade is a terrassed lawn and an orangery. A parkland completes the site.
The central part was classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture in 1922, the right wing in 1923 and the left wing in 1924. The castle and gardens are privately owned but are open to the public.

Château de Jumilhac

Château de Rochechouart is a thirteenth-century French castle, located at the top of the confluence of the Grêne and Vayres rivers in the commune of Rochechouart within the département of Haute-Vienne.
Background
The Viscounts of Rochechouart reigned for 800 years in the castle.
Aymeric I, who lived around 990, was the ancestor of the dynasty.
Aymeric IV took part in the First Crusade at the side of Godfrey of Bouillon
Aymeric VI (1170-1230) built the current castle, of which the keep and the entry châtelet remain. In 1205, his wife Alix, accused of adultery by the intendant of the castle, was locked up in the lion's cage in the east tower. The animal did not devour her, but lay down at her feet instead. She was cleared and the intendant was thrown into cage, where he was eaten soon after.
Aymeric IX took part in 1283 in the Aragon expedition, at the side of French King Philippe III the Bold.
Simon and Jean I fought in Flanders in 1304 and 1328 beside Kings Philippe le Bel and Philippe VI. In 1346, Viscount Jean I took part in the battle of Crécy. He was killed ten years later, during the battle of Poitiers, defending King John II.
The castle was a centre of resistance to the English during the Hundred Years War with Louis, Chamberlain of king Charles V, companion-in-arms of Bertrand du Guesclin, then his son Jean II and his grandson Geoffroy, who was a companion of Joan of Arc.
Viscount Foucaud (1440-1472) was an advisor to king Louis XI.
Viscount Jean de Rochechouart-Ponville restored the castle in the French Renaissance style.
François, son of Jean, decorating the hunting room. He was condemned to exile, accused of the murder of Pierre Bermondet.
Claude, his son, decorated the Hercules room. He was a comrade in arms of the constable Anne de Montmorency, and was wounded and made captive at the battle of Saint-Quentin in 1557.
Françoise-Athenaïs de Rochechouart, also known as Madame de Montespan, was the favourite of Louis XIV.
During the Reign of Terror, viscountess Marie-Victoire de Rochechouart was arrested and imprisoned in Paris, where she was guillotined in 1794.
General-Count Louis-Victor-Léon de Rochechouart fought during Napoleonic wars. He took part in Russian and French Campaigns, and also the Battle of Berezina. Governor of Paris (1814-1821). His son Louis-Jules de Rochechouart sold the Castle to the general council of Haute-Vienne in 1936.
His lineage represents the Rochechouart dynasty today.
Today
Nowadays the castle houses the subprefecture buildings, and since 1985 the museum of contemporary art where one can admire the works of Dadaist artist, Raoul Hausmann, and works of international artists from the 1960s to today, such as Giuseppe Penone, Arte Povera, Christian Boltanski or Tony Cragg.
It is also possible to visit the hunting room where multicoloured frescos from the beginning of sixteenth century are displayed, and the Hercules room decorated with murals in grisaille from the mid-sixteenth century. In the main courtyard one can admire the gallery supported by twisted columns.
Château de Rochechouart is listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.