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Visit of the castle of Pierre de Bourdeille so-called " Brantôme ", the famous French chronicler |
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ituated 7 km from Brantôme, in the direction of Angoulême,
château de Richemont is composed of two perpendicular main buildings, linked together by a square tower. It was built
between 1564 and 1581 by Pierre de Bourdeille, Brantôme's priest.
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bad tumble off his horse put an end to Pierre de Bourdeille's career of arms ; he became a writer, wrote his memoirs and lived in Richemont where he died in 1614.
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Information and reservations
Château de Richemont 24310 Saint Crépin de Richemont Tel et fax : +33-553-05-72-81 |
