Château de Richemont

The castle of Richemont, composed of two perpendicular main buildings, was started in 1564 by Pierre de Bourdeille, better known in the history of literature as Brantôme, 16th century chronicler and commendatory abbot of Brantôme. After a fall from a horse which put an end to his military career, the famous writer of the “Lives of Gallant Ladies” wrote his works and lived in Richemont until his death. He is buried in the chapel located in the tower. He wrote his own epitaph. The writer's study, with decorative panelling, and his bedroom are on the first floor.