Château de Caylus
Caylus Castle
Rouairoux
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- Rouairoux
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Château de Caylus stands in Rouairoux (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.
The château de Caylus stands at the historic core of the village of Rouairoux, in the Tarn department. Built in the 15th century, it was once the seat of a barony and later a marquisate, before changing hands several times from the 19th century onward. Its architecture combines a main residential block with a square tower, an L-shaped wing with a remodeled corner turret, and mullioned windows added during the Renaissance.
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What to know
- The château forms the historic core of the village of Rouairoux and is visible from the surrounding streets.
- It is a private property that has changed owners several times since the early 19th century.
- Excavations carried out in 2018 uncovered medieval remains and traces of earlier structures beneath the site.
- No visiting hours, admission fees, or public access details are available for this building.
Where this château is
Rouairoux · Tarn · Occitanie
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Address
Rouairoux, Tarn
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the château de Caylus?
- No public information mentions guided tours; the building remains private property that can be seen from the village.
- Where is the château de Caylus located?
- It stands in Rouairoux, in the Tarn department, in the Occitanie region of France.
- When was the château de Caylus built?
- It dates from the 15th century.
- What architectural style does the château de Caylus show?
- It is a fortified château later altered during the Renaissance, featuring a square tower, an L-shaped wing, and mullioned windows.
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Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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