The evolution of the Château de Lauzun

Le château de Lauzun, first recorded in 1259, stands on the territory of the commune of Lauzun. The seigneurie of Lauzun transitioned from the Caumont de Lauzun to the Gontaut-Biron dynasty in the early 18th century. However, records show that Pierre de Gontaut rendered homage for his châteaux of Biron, Gontaut, and Lauzun in 1294. In 1438, the castle was taken by Rodrigue de Villandrando and his company of mercenaries.

While the state of the castle before the 16th century is unknown, the site was surrounded by a rampart and a moat in the 13th century. After 1807, all parts of the castle anterior to the 15th century were destroyed. In the 17th century, the residential part was extended to the west with a building of vaulted brick rooms, described in 1784 as "grottes." A building called the "Dôme" was constructed between 1677 and 1689 to connect the Renaissance wing to the medieval body.

In 1990, the château was purchased by M. and Mme Pierre Baron, who restored the castle for 15 years before putting it up for sale in 2014. The structure retains its historical significance, with various wings and a chapel dedicated to Sainte-Catherine added or modified during the 16th century under Gabriel-Nompar de Caumont.

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