Château de Nexon, completed in 1633 by Léonard de Gay, stands as the town hall of Nexon in Haute-Vienne, with later 19th-century modifications enhancing its structure. The domain served as the principal holding of the Gay de Nexon family for 350 years, later acquired by the town in 1983. Historically renowned for its 16th-century Stud Farm that produced the first Anglo-Arab thoroughbred, the family stood among the greatest horse breeders of their era. The château's 38.5-hectare park, designed in the mid-19th century and listed as a historic monument, features dovecotes, fountains, an orangery, private chapel, and period stables. The estate remains open year-round with free access and marks a key stop on the Richard the Lionheart Route.
