Château de la Jaubertie
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Château de la Jaubertie, located in Colombier (Dordogne), is a Renaissance château built in the 16th century. The monument is currently closed to visitors.
Key facts
- Type
- Castle
- Period
- Renaissance (16th century)
- Location
- Colombier, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Visit
- Closed to visitors
- GPS
- 44.7750, 0.5195
- Mérimée Reference
- PA24000042
At the gateway to Monbazillac, Château de la Jaubertie displays its discreet elegance in the heart of the Bergerac vineyards. Rebuilt at the end of the 18th century, this manor house of character combines neoclassical grace with the gentleness of the Périgord region.
History
Nestling in the gentle hills of the Bergerac region, a few kilometres south of Monbazillac and its famous Renaissance fortress, Château de la Jaubertie belongs to that family of Périgord residences that prefer grace to ostentation. Rebuilt in the last quarter of the 18th century on older foundations, and then carefully redesigned in the 19th century, it embodies the taste of an enlightened provincial nobility, sensitive to the neoclassical trends coming out of Paris and Bordeaux while remaining deeply rooted in the land of Périgord. What distinguishes La Jaubertie from neighbouring châteaux is above all the coherence of its ensemble: the main building sits harmoniously with its farm outbuildings and parkland, unaltered by successive alterations. The attentive visitor can see the superimposed traces of three centuries of noble and rural life, from the interior layout still marked by the Ancien Régime to the comfortable additions of the Second Empire. The estate is a natural part of the Bergerac wine-growing landscape: the vines stretch right up to the edge of the grounds, a reminder that this region has been producing renowned wines for centuries, and that Château de la Jaubertie has always maintained close links with local wine-growing. This ampelographic setting gives the visit a rare sensory dimension. The park surrounding the château, with its tall trees and open lawns, offers generous views over the gentle undulations of the Bergerac plateau. It's a place of silence and subdued light, particularly striking in the golden hour of the evening, when the blonde Périgord stone glows in the last rays. Listed as a Historic Monument since 2004, Château de la Jaubertie enjoys official recognition of its heritage value. It will appeal to enthusiasts of 18th-century architecture, as well as to lovers of wine-growing landscapes and travellers in search of authenticity away from the beaten track.
Architecture
Château de la Jaubertie is typical of the neoclassical residential architecture of the last quarter of the 18th century in south-west France. The main building, probably built of limestone quarried locally in the Périgord region - the beautiful warm blonde stone that characterises so many of the region's residences - is symmetrical and orderly, with facades punctuated by regular bays of windows with moulded frames, a French-style roof covered in tiles or slate, and a constant concern for the proportion between solid and hollow spaces. Alterations in the 19th century enriched the ensemble without disrupting its harmony, perhaps adding a wing, a monumental staircase or ceiling decorations in the eclectic taste of the time. The farm outbuildings and service quarters, an essential part of the economy of such an estate, complete the building complex by forming a courtyard of honour or forecourt, the balanced proportions of which bear witness to a desire for overall order. This spatial organisation, inherited from the architectural theories of the Enlightenment, distinguishes La Jaubertie from simple rural dwellings and elevates it to the level of a genuine architectural composition. The parklands, planted with large trees, some of which are over a hundred years old, structure the immediate surroundings of the château and provide well-kept views of the surrounding wine-growing landscape. Its position on the Bergerac plateau, slightly higher than the valley, gives the residence a discreet but confident presence in its surroundings, in keeping with the typical layout of Périgord noble residences.
Related Figures
Propriétaires nobles de l'Ancien Régime ayant commandé la reconstruction du château dans le dernier quart du XVIIIe siècleArchitecte régional néoclassique, probablement issu de l'école bordelaise ou périgourdine, auteur de la reconstructionPropriétaires bourgeois du XIXe siècle ayant financé les remaniements romantiques du domaineNotables bergeracois liés au négoce viticole ayant possédé ou influencé le domaine
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Château de la Jaubertie located?
Château de la Jaubertie is located in Colombier, Dordogne department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, France.
When was Château de la Jaubertie built?
Château de la Jaubertie dates back to a period built during the Renaissance (16th century).
Is Château de la Jaubertie open to visitors?
Château de la Jaubertie is currently closed to visitors.
