Castle of the Viscounts of Limoges (Jeanne d'Albret Tower)

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Le château en bref

The Jeanne d'Albret Tower is the sole surviving remnant of a 13th-century fortified complex built by the Viscounts of Limoges, in the commune of Aixe-sur-Vienne (Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine). The site is first mentioned in 982. In 1199, Richard the Lionheart seized the castle while attempting to subdue the rebellious viscount, shortly before dying beneath the walls of Châlus. In 1206, Viscount Guy V had the tower built and renovated the great hall (aula), creating a fortified complex comprising three knights' residences. The keep was demolished in 1809, and its stones were reused locally in the 19th century. The site, closed to the public, still contains a well cut into the rock. It has been listed as a monument historique since 2 June 2000.