Château de Lauquerie

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Château de Lauquerie is a former fortress built in the 14th century by the Templars, erected to defend the borders of the Dordogne and the village of Lauzun. It was offered by Henri IV to his squire Sire François de Longueval for having served him faithfully for 30 years. Remained for several decades in the Longueval family, it was partially destroyed during the French Revolution, then became the property of the Lajaunie family from 1889 to 1989. Completely renovated in the 90s, it is nowadays a private residence converted into tourist accommodation.

Chateaux of Lot-et-GaronneCastles in Nouvelle-AquitaineCastles and fortifications in FranceAll sites in LauzunValois Dynasty and Hundred Year's War

Address
Lauquirie, Lauzun, France

Established
14th century

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