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Château de Caylus, Rouairoux

Château de Caylus

Caylus Castle

Rouairoux

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Rouairoux

To make a day of it

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

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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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Sources

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The most visited in this department — Tarn

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