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Built in the 16th century (on the site of an earlier castle) Puyguilhem is a fine Renaissance castle, and is more typical in style of the castles in the Loire Valley than the Dordogne region .
The round tower that dominates the left side of the front is influenced by earlier medieval defensive castles.
Unfortunately the lake that was once stretched out in front to the Chateau has disappeared,
And who knows what this is?? It is a bed warmer!! I have linked it so you can read more. There is even a photo on this page of this actual bed warmer , of course taken at the Chateau.
Have you ever seen a tapestry like this ?? 18th Century and with such fine detail.
Very beautiful cabinet 
Very unusual chair! To sit on it you had to put your legs throughthe back of the chair facing the other way !! 
Fabulous artwork , all the hard work of the carving.
Of course there is a lot more history than I can tell you , but if you are ever in the area , do go and visit. 
