façade of the Hall (1576) is an example of Renaissance architecture. Its characteristic features are carved in the golden stone of Périgord. On the riverside the grandiose terrace built on the cliff offers a view down the Vézère valley. The grand staircase with stone ornaments leads to rooms with sculpted mantelpieces. The Gardens In the hornbeam ‘green chambers’ as they were designed in the 17th century, the labyrinthine walk windows open onto the castle and the flower beds. Upon reaching the river the balcony, dating back to the 16th century, allows a view downstream. External links Best of Périgord Château de Losse website Châteaux in Dordogne Gardens in Dordogne Historic house museums in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Museums in Dordogne Monuments historiques of Dordogne