Who built Brassac Castle?

Construction began in the late 12th century after Raymond V of Toulouse purchased the lordship and placed it under the command of captain Durand Mercader.

What remains visible of the castle today?

The basic quadrangular structure with its four round towers survives partially, along with the vaulted basement rooms accessed by staircases and galleries. Only the 15th-century wing has retained complete facades and rooflines.

Did the castle suffer major destruction?

Yes, the Revolution demolished most of the castle's upper sections, sparing only the 15th-century residential wing which was partially preserved.

Château de Brassac

Brassac Castle

Brassac

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Château de Brassac stands in Brassac (Tarn-et-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 15th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Built at the end of the 12th century under the orders of Raymond V of Toulouse, Brassac Castle stands as a fortified quadrangular structure reinforced by four round towers. Initially entrusted to the military leader Durand Mercader, the estate witnessed tumultuous periods: held by Richard the Lionheart, captured by the English during the Hundred Years War, then occupied by Protestant forces during the Wars of Religion. The Revolution demolished most of its upper structures, sparing only a 15th-century wing whose facades and rooflines remain protected as listed monuments.

This place also features in Richard the Lionheart’s castles

What to know

The castle features vaulted guard rooms on its lower level, a rare construction type in the region, accessed via a network of galleries and staircases.
The fortification walls encircling the hillside and defensive palisade were constructed during the 13th century, reinforcing the original 12th-century structure.
The castle's upper sections were demolished during the Revolution, leaving only the 15th-century residential wing whose facades and rooflines remain listed as protected heritage.

Where this château is

Brassac · Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie

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Village, 82190 Brassac

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+33 7 86 50 58 90

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00095712
Period of construction: 12th century, 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Who built Brassac Castle?: Construction began in the late 12th century after Raymond V of Toulouse purchased the lordship and placed it under the command of captain Durand Mercader.
What remains visible of the castle today?: The basic quadrangular structure with its four round towers survives partially, along with the vaulted basement rooms accessed by staircases and galleries. Only the 15th-century wing has retained complete facades and rooflines.
Did the castle suffer major destruction?: Yes, the Revolution demolished most of the castle's upper sections, sparing only the 15th-century residential wing which was partially preserved.