Frugie Castle is located in the commune of Saint-Pierre-de-Frugie, in the Dordogne department, 12 km southeast of Chalus.
In the heart of the Périgord Vert, it is a 14th and 15th century building which was erected in place of a fortified lair of medieval origin ruined during the Hundred Years' War.
Overlooking a closed courtyard once equipped with ramparts and punctuated by round towers, composed until the 17th century of three wings, it remains today a dwelling whose central body surmounts a porch and which is framed by two massive pavilions making protrusion. The castle is three levels high, topped by roofs with cornices and modillions evoking ancient machicolations. We observe that the bays are always narrow. The masonry has retained its original appearance, which gives all its nobility to the building.
Sculpted decorations with oculus and pediment adorn the floor above the portal. From the Louis XIII period, they were probably made to hide the attachments of the original drawbridge.
Away, to the north-east, the remains of a chapel are mentioned, which has a 17th century portal. A well in the courtyard provided access to an underground passage.
The property is private and registered in the Inventory. The castle houses guest rooms. It can be observed from the outside.
Contact on +33 5 53 52 55 54.
