Who built the château d'Ardus?

It was built in the 18th century for François Duval, baron de Lamothe, a president of the Cour des Aides of the Généralité de Montauban.

What is there to see inside the château d'Ardus?

The rotunda salon decorated by the father of the painter Ingres is the most notable interior feature, protected as a historic monument.

Is the château d'Ardus close to Montauban?

Yes, it lies about 6 km north of the town, on the banks of the Aveyron river.

Is the château d'Ardus a listed historic monument?

Yes, a decree of 11 October 1971 classifies its façades, roofs and the music salon with its decor.

Château d'Ardus

Ardus Castle

Lamothe-Capdeville

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Château d'Ardus stands in Lamothe-Capdeville (Tarn-et-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Near Lamothe-Capdeville, a short distance from Montauban and standing by the Aveyron river, the château d'Ardus shows its 18th-century façade flanked by two symmetrical wings. It was built for a president of the Cour des Aides of the Généralité de Montauban, François Duval, baron de Lamothe. The highlight is the rotunda salon decorated by the father of the painter Ingres, along with the French-style park, an orangery and a dovecote faced with glazed bricks. A mill on the river, once tied to the local faience works, completes the estate.

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What to know

The château is a classified historic monument, with protection covering the façades, roofs and the music salon with its decor.
No visiting hours or admission fees could be verified, so it is best to check directly beforehand.
The estate lies on the banks of the Aveyron river, about 6 km north of Montauban.
The French-style park, the orangery and the dovecote are among the notable exterior features.

Where this château is

Lamothe-Capdeville · Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie

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Address

7 Grand-Rue d'Ardus, 82130 Lamothe-Capdeville

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Château phone number

+33 6 37 13 57 11

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00095769
Period of construction: 18th century

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Who built the château d'Ardus?: It was built in the 18th century for François Duval, baron de Lamothe, a president of the Cour des Aides of the Généralité de Montauban.
What is there to see inside the château d'Ardus?: The rotunda salon decorated by the father of the painter Ingres is the most notable interior feature, protected as a historic monument.
Is the château d'Ardus close to Montauban?: Yes, it lies about 6 km north of the town, on the banks of the Aveyron river.
Is the château d'Ardus a listed historic monument?: Yes, a decree of 11 October 1971 classifies its façades, roofs and the music salon with its decor.