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Château de Lalinde

Coordinates: 44°50′08″N 0°44′17″E / 44.83556°N 0.73806°E / 44.83556; 0.73806
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Château de Lalinde, October 2010

The Château de Lalinde is a château, developed from a 13th-century castle, in the commune of Lalinde in the Dordogne département of France. It is known locally as le château de la Bastide.

History

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Built in the 13th century overlooking the Dordogne River, the castle was known as Castrum de la Lynde.[1]

During the 18th century, its keep was used as a prison.[2]

Rebuilt during the 19th century, it was transformed into a hotel-restaurant.[3] It is now a private residence.

Architecture

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Built on foundations bordered by the river, this modest château has preserved two medieval corner turrets, joining what remains of the old keep.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Chantal Tanet et Tristan Hordé, Dictionnaire des noms de lieux du Périgord, p. 186, éditions Fanlac, 2000, ISBN 2-86577-215-2
  2. ^ a b Le « château » de la bastide, information panel n° 8 on site.
  3. ^ Guy Penaud, Dictionnaire des châteaux du Périgord, p. 149, éditions Sud Ouest, 1996, ISBN 2-87901-221-X

44°50′08″N 0°44′17″E / 44.83556°N 0.73806°E / 44.83556; 0.73806