Who built Bioule castle?

The Cardaillac family built the castle and chapel there in the late 13th century, after the village came under their control.

Was the castle attacked?

Yes, it was attacked in 1346 by the Black Prince during the Hundred Years War, and later by Protestant forces during religious conflicts.

What is the Salle des Preux?

It is a first-floor room entirely decorated with 16th-century murals depicting the Nine Worthies, legendary warriors from courtly literature.

Château de Bioule

Bioule Castle

Bioule

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Where: Bioule

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Château de Bioule stands in Bioule (Tarn-et-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Bioule castle rises on the banks of the Aveyron, a 14th-century fortress built by the Cardaillac family after the village passed from the control of Moissac abbey. Two wings at right angles, flanked by round towers, form its defensive structure, dominated by a cylindrical tower topped with a small campanile. The main entrance passes beneath this tower through a monumental gateway. Inside, the Salle des Preux preserves 16th-century murals depicting the nine legendary heroes, while the northern chapel contains 14th-century frescoes recounting episodes from the life of Christ.

What to know

The castle has been classified as a historical monument since 1991 and visits depend on access conditions determined by the owner.
Two destruction campaigns, in 1346 by the Black Prince and later by Protestant forces, did not destroy the general structure of the building.
The 16th-century murals in the Salle des Preux and the 14th-century frescoes in the chapel are among the main points of interest for an interior visit.
The keep that once stood in the courtyard was demolished towards the end of the 19th century.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	15:00-19:00
Tuesday	15:00-19:00
Wednesday	15:00-19:00
Thursday (today)	15:00-19:00
Friday	15:00-19:00
Saturday	15:00-19:00
Sunday	15:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Bioule · Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie

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Address

chateau de, 82800 Bioule

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Château phone number

+33 5 63 30 95 62

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00095708
Period of construction: 14th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Who built Bioule castle?: The Cardaillac family built the castle and chapel there in the late 13th century, after the village came under their control.
Was the castle attacked?: Yes, it was attacked in 1346 by the Black Prince during the Hundred Years War, and later by Protestant forces during religious conflicts.
What is the Salle des Preux?: It is a first-floor room entirely decorated with 16th-century murals depicting the Nine Worthies, legendary warriors from courtly literature.