How old is Castelnau-Pégayrols castle?

Its origins may go back to the 8th century, but the present building largely dates from an 11th-century reconstruction, with wings added in the 15th century.

Who owned the castle over the centuries?

Founded by the Lévézou family, it passed to the Arpajon family in 1289 and then, around 1758, to the Julien de Pégayrolles family, who renovated it.

Is the castle a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 1975, covering its facades and roofs.

What views does the castle offer?

The terrace of the main building looks out over the Muse valley and the surrounding Causses plateaus.

Château de Castelnau-Pégayrols

Castelnau-Pégayrols Castle

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Château de Castelnau-Pégayrols stands in Castelnau-Pégayrols (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 11th century, 15th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing above the village of Castelnau-Pégayrols, about fifteen kilometres west of Millau, this castle of medieval origin overlooks the Muse valley and the surrounding Causses plateaus. Its trapezoidal layout combines a medieval main building flanked by square towers with two angled wings of a more defensive character, added over the centuries. Visitors can see barrel-vaulted halls, rooms decorated with stucco and lit by wide mullioned windows, and an entrance door topped with the coats of arms of former owners.

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What to know

The castle overlooks the village of Castelnau-Pégayrols and is reached via its sloping lanes.
Only the facades and roofs are protected as a historic monument, under a 1975 decree.
The park retains part of the site's former hydraulic system, which is also under protection.
The terrace offers a view over the Muse valley and the surrounding Causses plateaus.
No information on opening hours or admission fees is available in our records.

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Opening hours

du 1er avril au 30 octobre: tous les jours sur réservation pour les groupes constitués
du 11 juillet au 31 août: du lundi au vendredi, départ à 11h00 et 16h00

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Castelnau-Pégayrols · Aveyron · Occitanie

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12620 Castelnau-Pégayrols

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00093991
Period of construction: 11th century, 15th century, 18th century

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How old is Castelnau-Pégayrols castle?: Its origins may go back to the 8th century, but the present building largely dates from an 11th-century reconstruction, with wings added in the 15th century.
Who owned the castle over the centuries?: Founded by the Lévézou family, it passed to the Arpajon family in 1289 and then, around 1758, to the Julien de Pégayrolles family, who renovated it.
Is the castle a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 1975, covering its facades and roofs.
What views does the castle offer?: The terrace of the main building looks out over the Muse valley and the surrounding Causses plateaus.