Palaces, Villas and Castles

The square tower is the oldest part of the Château du Colombier but the exact date of construction is unknown. It was enlarged during the 13th and 14t… Read the rest

From 990 AD, Château de Castelnou served as the administrative and military capital of the Viscount of Vallespir. Its irregular pentagonal plan follow… Read the rest

Pagax Castle is located in the former province of Rouergue and the limit of Quercy nearby. It overlooks the valley of the Lot on the heights of the vi… Read the rest

The first mention of the Château de Saint-Alban dates back to 1188. It was besieged several times during the Hundred Years’ War. The three exist… Read the rest

Château de Lussan is square castle with substantial towers at each corner and was built here in the 15th century for the Lords of Audibert. There is a… Read the rest

The Château de Peyrelade name is derived from the occitan ‘Pèira Lada’, meaning wide rock; an accurate description of the site. Objects fo… Read the rest

Dating from the 15th century, Château de Coupiac is formed by two T-shaped wings, built directly on the bare rock, flanked by three powerful round tow… Read the rest

Château de Pailhès is a fine example of medieval military architecture. It was built in the 12th century and reconstructed during 15th, 16th and 18th… Read the rest

Château de Lordat castle dates back to the 9th and 10th centuries (mentioned first time in 970 AD). Around 1244 it was occupied by the Cathars during… Read the rest

Chateau de Calberte, mentioned in documents from 1092, was one of the numerous feudal castles standing in the Cévenol valleys. It was hold turns by tu… Read the rest