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The Château de Rognac, one kilometre north-east of the village of Bassillac, in the Dordogne, on the banks of the Isle, dates from the 15th–16th centuries. It served as a base for the insurgents during the Fronde, in the mid-17th century. Its large round tower with a beak-shaped projection, its two main wings set at right angles and its artificial moats bear witness to its defensive character. The neighbouring mill, built at the end of the 17th century with stones from the former curtain wall, survives in ruins. Both château and mill are listed as historic monuments. A private property, the château has today been converted into seasonal holiday rental cottages.