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Château de Fénelon

Coordinates: 44°50′32″N 1°21′01″E / 44.84222°N 1.35028°E / 44.84222; 1.35028
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The Château de Fénelon is a château in Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

History

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The site has been inhabited since at least the 11th century, with the oldest surviving parts of the building dating from the 12th century. It is probably most famous as the birthplace of François Fénelon, the famous 17th-century archbishop, theologian, and writer. It was designated a national heritage site in 1962.

In Film

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The privately-owned château is occasionally used as a set for movies, some of which are:[1]

References

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  1. ^ A more complete list is found on the château's website.
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Official website: [1]

44°50′32″N 1°21′01″E / 44.84222°N 1.35028°E / 44.84222; 1.35028