Sainte-Mondane : Fénelon Castle
DordogneReference
PA00082878
Latitude
44.842278
Longitude
1.350333
Address
34 Cht de Fenelon 24370 Sainte-Mondane
Construction era
12e siècle;14e siècle;16e siècle;17e siècle
Protection date
1927/11/05 : inscrit MH ; 1962/04/13 : classé MH ; 1962/06/15 : inscrit MH
Protection cause
Le château à l'exception des parties classées : inscription par arrêté du 5 novembre 1927 ; Les façades et toitures de l'ensemble des bâtiments du château ; les sols entourant l'édifice ; les enceintes et le bastion fortifié. (cad. A 874 à 879) : classement par arrêté du 13 avril 1962 ; Façades et toitures de la ferme de la Condamine, de la maison dite de la nourrice et de la métairie de Fraysange (cad. A 616, 605, 572) : inscription par arrêté du 15 juin 1962
Description
Fénelon is a fascinating example of a Gascon fortress, including buildings and fortifications dating from the 12th to the 16th century, which were developed in the 17th century to offer a comfortable living environment. In addition to its well -preserved defensive system, the site also includes several outbuildings such as stables, cellars, cellar and farm. Some pieces still keep their woodwork dating from the 17th century. Surrounded by a fortified enclosure with towers, the castle has a main building elongated with two sections in corner return. The terrace was added in the 17th century, the towers date from the 15th century, the main facade is from the 16th century, and the part is seems to go back to the 14th century, at least in its lower elements. This place is the birthplace of Fénelon.
