Another interesting castle
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Commarque castle is located between Sarlat and Les Eyzies, in the commune of Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil in the Dordogne departement, southern France. It stands on a rocky outcrop in the valley of the river Beune.
HistoryThe castle was founded during the 12th century, or possibly slightly prior to it, upon the request of the abbots of Sarlat. At this time the
Ch?teau de Commarque was only a wooden tower, and its primary concerns were to discourage the ambitions of the Beynac family and to insure the safety of the valley. It was placed at the crossing of two important commercial roads: the road from P?rigueux to Cahors and the road from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Bergerac.
After the Beynac family took the control of the castle, the wooden tower was replaced by a stone keep. The fortification was enhanced, and the keep was gradually heightened until 18th century. The Beynacs, lords of the area, dwelt in the keep.
During the Hundred Years' War, it was captured by the English who held the place for several years.
Later during the French Wars of Religion, the castle was taken by the Catholics, due to the Beynacs being Protestant partisans.
The castle has been undergoing restoration since 1994. It has been listed since 1943 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
There is a prehistoric cave under the castle. A treasure of jewels is hidden in the donjon of the castle.
Internet site about archeological excavations :---> Click here
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Archeologic excavations
To find such a castle on Google Earth, its location here :
Google earthLatitude 44?56'29.87"N
Longitude 1? 6'5.34"E
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