Château de Barbezieux

A castle has existed from the eleventh century, of which nothing remains.

The present castle was built by order of Marguerite de La Rochefoucauld to provide work during a famine in 1453.

Even today, the castle looks like an imposing fortress.

The two high round towers are covered with a single roof. This roof also covers the central passage forming a flag. Note the openings for cannonnières.

A large rectangular building himself has been transformed.