Château de Puyguilhem, Villars

Name: Château de Puyguilhem
Address: Nr. D82, Villars, 45.427070, 0.744395, France
Telephone: +33 5 53 54 82 18

#1 among attractions in Villars

Top attraction, Forts and castles, History museum, Museum

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The 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 on 20 March 1912 and the grounds, woods, and outskirts were registered on 19 May 1945. It is owned by the state of France. It is open to the public. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°25'34"N, 0°44'40"E

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Nr. D82Villars 45.427070, 0.744395 France

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+33 5 53 54 82 18

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Château de Puyguilhem – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villars Cave, Château de La Chapelle-Faucher, Milhac-de-Nontron, Château de Pommier.

2.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
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3.4 miNE
Locality
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2.6 miN
Forts and castles
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Church
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Forts and castles
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Forts and castles
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Church
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Forts and castles
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Botanical garden
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