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Chateau de Fumel
The Chateau de Fumel was built to help defend the Lot Valley during the Hundred years War. Slightly more lowly, it now plays home to the Fumel town hall (mairie).
Little remains of the original structure, damaged severely during the Hundred Years War, and having been extensively rebuilt in the 15th century. Further extensive work was carried out in the 18th century - including the external gardens and terracing.
Following the revolution, the castle towers were ordered to be destroyed until they were as low as the building itself.
Little to entice you? Well, the terraced chateau gardens have been carefully restored, are quietly attractive, and have fine views across the Lot River below. Both the chateau and the gardens are listed as Historic Monuments.
(Note: I have to admit Fumel is a long way from being the most attractive town in the region, so I wouldn't travel a long way to see the castle, just be aware if you're passing!)
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Places to visit - Chateau de Fumel
- Beaumont-du-Perigord Dordogne bastide town
- Belves Most beautiful village
- Chateau de Biron Chateau
- Chateau de Bonaguil Chateau
- Chateau de Gavaudun Chateau
- Lauzerte Most beautiful village
- Monflanquin Bastide town
- Monpazier Most beautiful village
- Pujols Most beautiful village
- Villeneuve-sur-Lot Bastide town
- Villereal Bastide town
- Puy-l'Eveque Village on the Lot River
- Villefranche-du-Perigord Bastide town
- Penne d'Agenais Pretty village
Any places listed above are within about 20-25 km (as the crow flies)
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