NEW in v1.0: added Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Pantaléon de Turenne

The Chateau de Turenne is a castle located in Turenne, France, stronghold of the Viscounty of Turenne.

The castrum of Turenne appears for the first time in the texts in 767 when it is given by Pépin le Bref to Immon, first count of Quercy.

The Viscounty of Turenne becomes a real feudal state after the Crusades, taking advantage of the conflict between Capetians and Plantagenets, and the castle becomes one of the largest strongholds of France during the 14th century.

The Viscount of Turenne is completely autonomous during the Middle Ages until the 18th century. Until 1738, the Viscounts held to a simple homage of honor and exempt from taxes towards the king, act as true sovereigns: they levy taxes, mint coins, ennoble. The Viscounty forms a state within a state.

At its greatest extent during the 15th  century, the Viscounty stretches from Meymac or Lapleau (Corrèze), northeast to Terrasson (Dordogne), west, and Gramat (Lot), South. At that time, the main fortified towns of the viscount were Argentat , Servières-le-Château, Beaulieu, Gagnac, Martel, Saint-Céré and Turenne; the ramparts also surround the bastides of Bretenoux and Puybrun, the cities of Carennac, Curemonte, Meyssac and Collonges . There are then about 100,000 inhabitants, divided into 111 parishes and 1,200 villages.
In 1444, the Viscounty becomes the possession of the La Tour d'Auvergne family. Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, co-religionist and comrade in arms of King Henry IV, becomes Duc de Bouillon and Prince de Sedan; his son Henri, Marshal of France, received the nickname of “Grand Turenne”.

In 1738, Turenne is sold to king Louis XV, to repay the gambling debts of Charles-Godefroy, the last of the viscounts of the La Tour d'Auvergne family. Thus ends the quasi-independence of the last French stronghold. The viscounts, who had become subjects of Louis XV, are then forced to pay taxes and the king ordered the dismantling of the fortress. During the Revolution, Turenne was no more than the seat of a royal provost.

Few documents allow to specify the dates of construction of the different parts of the castle and to specify the use of the different parts remaining after its destruction.
All that remains of the roca castri are the base of the ramparts and three towers: the “Caesar tower” to the north, the “Treasury tower” to the south and the remains of the “powder magazine” which was probably used to watch over the entrance to the castle.
Nothing remains of the other buildings built in the 16th and 17th centuries.

NEW in v1.0: The Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Pantaléon de Turenne is located just next to the castle. It construciton was decided in 1593 by Charlotte de la Marck, first spouse of Henti Ier de La Tour d'Auvergne. It was classified as hisotrical monument in 1987. 

The castle was recreated manually from various photos and videos from the internet and comes with its own lights and POI.

This mod is not intended for sale or resale.

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Château de Turenne

Explore the historic Château de Turenne and its surroundings in this detailed add-on. Experience the stronghold of the Viscounty of Turenne, recreated with precision from various sources. Discover the Collégiale Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Pantaléon de Turenne next to the castle, adding to the immersive experience. This mod includes unique lighting and points of interest for an authentic virtual visit.

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