As early as the fourteenth century the Bishops of Sarlat chose to reside at Issigeac; one of their successors, François II of Salignac Fénelon, built the chateau in 1660 on the site of the medieval fortifications.
It is listed as an Historical Monument and displays many features of classical french architecture, particularly visible in its sobriety, symmetry, order and clarity, although two small, round towers at the corner of the lateral wings soften its appearance.

The vaulted cellars of the chateau are today home to the Tourist Office.