Who designed the Renaissance wings of the castle?

Architect Nicolas Bachelier designed the two Renaissance wings in the 16th century.

Since when has the castle been historically documented?

The castle is first mentioned in 1159, when it belonged to the counts of Toulouse.

Which parts of the castle are listed as historic monuments?

The two 16th-century Renaissance wings, including the staircase and crenellations, have been classified since 1992. The remaining facades, roofs and outbuildings have been registered since 1987.

Château de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds Castle

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds

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Where: Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds

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Château de Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds stands in Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds (Haute-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds Castle, a former stronghold of the counts of Toulouse documented since the 12th century, features two Renaissance wings from the 16th century designed by architect Nicolas Bachelier. The estate is arranged in a U-shape around a central courtyard flanked by outbuildings, later supplemented in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Renaissance wings, with their distinctive crenellations and staircase, are designated as historic monuments.

What to know

The castle was not open to visitors at the time of last data verification.
Protection covers specifically the two 16th-century Renaissance wings and all facades and roofs of the estate.
The building underwent major restoration beginning in 1865 under the direction of the Comte de Cambolas.

Where this château is

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds · Haute-Garonne · Occitanie

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Address

Castelnau-d'Estrétefonds, Haute-Garonne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00094307
Period of construction: 16th century, 18th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

Who designed the Renaissance wings of the castle?: Architect Nicolas Bachelier designed the two Renaissance wings in the 16th century.
Since when has the castle been historically documented?: The castle is first mentioned in 1159, when it belonged to the counts of Toulouse.
Which parts of the castle are listed as historic monuments?: The two 16th-century Renaissance wings, including the staircase and crenellations, have been classified since 1992. The remaining facades, roofs and outbuildings have been registered since 1987.