Near from Antonne, on the river banks of Isle, the chateau, formerly surrounded by a moat supplied by the river l'Isle. 
It consists of a lodging at the east-west, flanked by a square tower on the south and two round towers at the northeast and northwest. 
Its building started in 1494 for Dame Jeanne de Hautefort, Lord Jean de Saint-Astier's widow. 
The castle was besieged several times during the French religious wars and during the Fronde. 
It offers large grassed terraces that can welcome tents for receptions.
http://www.chateaux-france.com/chateau-des-bories-antonne-et-trigonant/

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Château du Lieu-Dieu is a French château located in the municipality of Boulazac in Dordogne, in the Aquitaine region. The castle of the Lieu-Dieu is located in the center of Dordogne, less than a kilometer south of the Old Town Boulazac along and slightly below the 6089 provincial road (the old national road 89). It was built in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, with nineteenth-century modifications. Baconnie originally called, took its final name after the holy sacraments of the surrounding churches were brought to the tabernacle of the chapel. Indeed, this measure was taken to prevent the desecration of the body of Christ present in the hosts, bands of English mercenaries ravaging the country in the last days of the Hundred Years War. So it is the locals who called in dialect "Lioc-Dioc". The procession of Corpus Christi was effected in the village church located one kilometer away to the castle and, until the 1960s. The castle is surrounded by a moat fed by the Manoire, stream on the left bank of which it is built on the other side of which is located dovecote. It comes in the form of a quadrilateral whose corners are located at the four cardinal points, those in the east and south are provided with a circular tower. Northwest stands the main building, three levels high and topped with a defense room. The northeast and southwest sides match common. Access to the castle southeast by a gatehouse that precedes a drawbridge. It is a listed building since April 30, 1959 for facades, roofing, moats and dovecote. This castle has the distinction of having always belonged to the same family since its construction, although the various owners do not always have the same name.
http://www.frenchchateau.net/chateaux-of-aquitaine/chateau-du-lieu-dieu.html

Château du Lieu-Dieu

The castle had many owners among whom the families Debetz de La Crouzilhe and Bonfils-La Menuze
Several prelates chose their burial there:
Pierre Tizon, Fulk de Bonneval, Francois de La Beraudiere, Jean Macheco de Prémeaux, died at Château l'Evêque, and Pierre Fournier, Bishop of Périgueux, was strangled by his servants on the South Tower staircase on 14 July 1575.
It was in the chapel of the castle.
Which had become a parochial church, which a humble priest, whom his charity had caused to be sanctified almost throughout his life among the saints, Vincent de Paul, was ordained a priest on September 23, 1600 by Monseigneur Francois de Bourdeilles. A portrait of the 17th century French school belonging to the owner's collection is shown in the living room.
http://www.chateau-de-chateauleveque.com
Today
It is the property of Gérard de Colombières, a direct descendant of the Clément du Mez and Argentan, who gave the First Marshals of France with Alberic and Henri Clement du Mez (12th and 13th centuries)

Château de Château-Évêque

There are two parts to the Château de Bourdeilles; the older part which was a defensive fortress and the newer part built as a luxury residence not a defensive castle.
A sturdy fortress dating back to the 13th century, constructed on a rocky spur and dominated by an octagonal keep. The octagonal keep is 35meters high and has walls 2.4 meters thick and it dominates views of the village.
It is possible to climb to the top and get some superb views of the village of Bourdeilles below.
Renaissance Palace
The 16th century renaissance castle has richly furnished rooms such as the sumptuous 'Salon Doré or 'golden room' with a beautiful painted ceiling. There is a prestigious collection of furniture from the 15-19th centuries, including the gilt Spanish bed of Charles V known as the 'Paradise Bed'.
The rooms to visit include the armoury, a dining room and two bedrooms.
Both castles are surrounded by sturdy fortified walls.  Inside the walls next to the Renaissance Palace is a beautiful courtyard garden, lined by trees and with borders full of flowers in shades of blue and yellow.
A little history
In the early days of the château when only the fortress was built it was highly prized for its strategic position and much fought over. It changed from English to French ownership several times over the course of the Hundred Years War.
At the end of this period the Château belonged half to the Counts of Perigord and half to the King of France. An arrangement which worked well until the begining of the 15th century when the counts started robbing and pillaging the surrounding countryside using the castle as their base. The King was forced to intervene and confiscate the castle.
At the end of the 15th century Francois de Bourdeille, a descendent of the original owners of the castle bought it. Later in the 16th century the Renaissance Palace was constructed. One striking feature of this castle is that the project was overseen by a woman, Jacquett de Montbron.
In the following years the château changed hands several times and became a silk worm factory and a location for manufacturing and storing Saltpetre. It fell into disrepair until in 1962 the last member of the Bourdeille family (who were once again the owners of the castle) gave it to the Dordogne department and two benefactors, Mr Santiard and Mrs Bulteau restored the castle and installed their collection of antique furniture. Upon their deaths the Chateau de Bourdeilles was returned to the Department and is now open for visits.
https://www.northofthedordogne.com/chateaubourdeilles.php

Château de Bourdeilles

The Château de Hautefort is a French château and gardens located in the town of Hautefort in the Dordogne. The castle originally was a medieval fortress that was reconstructed in the 17th century, and embellished with a Garden à la française. In 1853, the landscape architect, Count of Choulot, redid the gardens, adding a landscape garden, geometric flower gardens, topiary gardens imitating the domes of the château, and a long tunnel of greenery. Next to the formal gardens is a hill with an Italian garden with winding shaded paths. Notable trees in the park include a Magnolia grandiflora and a Cedar of Lebanon. The gardens are listed by the Committee of Parks and Gardens of the Ministry of Culture of France as one of the Notable Gardens of France.
In popular culture
The Château de Hautefort was used in the 1966 film 13 (now known as Eye of the Devil).
The Château de Hautefort was featured in the 1998 film Ever After starring Drew Barrymore. The château was portrayed as the character Prince Henry's castle. Many of the film's scenes were shot in and around the Dordogne.

Château de Hautefort

Château de Puyguilhem, also called Puyguilhem Castle, is a château in the commune of Villars in north of the Dordogne, France. Built between 1514 and 1535, the Renaissance style castle like that of the Loire castles was classified as a historical monument in 20 March 1912 and the grounds, woods, and outskirts were registered in 19 May 1945. It is owned by the state of France. It is open to the public.
History
The construction of the castle of Puyguilhem began in 1514, sponsored by Mondot de La Marthonie, first president of the Parliament of Paris. A close friend of Francis I of France and lawyer to the king's mother Louise of Savoy, he administered the kingdom when the king went to war. The modest castle was built as a secondary residence and hunting lodge for La Marthonie and its layout is fitting for a nobleman of the time.
Formerly protected by defensive works, it now consists a main house flanked by two towers and a turret of stairs. The first of two stages of construction was completed in 1524, which included the foundations, part of the corner tower and the hexagonal turret. The second stage was completed in 1535. Its design oscillates between two epochs, medieval and renaissance. Several elements recall the Gothic style of the Middle Ages, while the additions made in the second phase of construction are like the Loire castles. The park contains a dovecote.
The castle fell into ruin and in 1939 the state of France took ownership and restored the building. Since February 2008, it has been managed by the Centre des monuments nationaux (Center of National Monuments).

Château de Puyguilhem

Our Domain d’Essendiéras is situated on one of the highest hills of the Dordogne with a magnificent view over the valley of the Isle, bordered by the river de Loue and the Haut-Loue.
After taking over the dilapidated buildings in 1999, our history starts with the renovation of this charming French cultural heritage.
The total country estate has a surface area of 350 ha and consists of 7 farms with barns and ten labourers’ cottages. The centre is dominated by XVIth and XIXth century castles with annexes such as stables, barns, administrator’s residences, a large park and an orangerie.
From time immemorial it has always been an agrarian domain where highly prominent French families, often with a cultural or political background, resided.
The business foundation of the domain has also changed through the centuries. For example, tobacco and wine were cultivated in the XIXth century; the old tobacco lofts in the annexes are still intact, but due to a shortage of staff, these activities were replaced after WWI by a farm with livestock and arable farming. In the ‘60s, the previous owner, Sylvain Floirat, converted it into one of the largest apple orchards in Europe.
As the new owners, we also believe it is important to preserve this cultural heritage in its authentic state. We are permanently working on restoring all buildings to their original condition while trying to give them a new function.
The farms have been restored and prepared as holiday residences. We have employed the ‘Gîtes de France quatre etoiles’ standard, which means that there are at least two bathrooms and adequate comfort and living space.
Naturally, you will also find a magnificent heated swimming pool. Horse lovers can find what they are looking for on our domain. Take your horse along on holiday; we have stables, sufficient pasture and more than 100 ha of woods to enjoy for hours.
The outside walls of the XIXth-century castle have been completely restored. Also the XVIth-century castle has been completely renovated. It now accommodates different dining and seminar rooms as well as the bridal suites on the top floor.
http://www.essendieras.com