Journées du Patrimoine - Visite au Château de Lavauguyon

This medieval castle from the 12th and 15th centuries, now in ruins, is located in the heart of the village of Lavauguyon. The castle, built on a slope, dominates the Tardoire in a remarkable setting. The interior of the château comprised two vast main buildings and a large chapel. Abandoned in the 18th century, it was dismantled during the French Revolution of 1789. From the outside, you can see the remains of the square keep and the curtain walls of the main enclosure, flanked by four corner towers and surrounded by fairly well-preserved moats. Guided tours (in English if required) of the 15th-century château de Lavauguyon will be available throughout the afternoon.

You'll also be able to find out what the "Friends of Lavauguyon" association is doing to safeguard this remarkable heritage, as well as a presentation of the masonry work being carried out.