What was the château de Cazelles used for?

It functioned as an advanced watchtower protecting the approaches to the fortified town of Cordes-sur-Ciel.

How old is the château de Cazelles?

Its square tower dates from the 13th century, while the living quarters around the inner courtyard were built in the 15th century.

Is the château de Cazelles still in use today?

It became a working farm in the late 18th century and was restored starting in the 1960s.

Château de Cazelles

Cazelles Castle

Livers-Cazelles

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Where: Livers-Cazelles

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Château de Cazelles stands in Livers-Cazelles (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Standing at Livers-Cazelles in the Tarn, this fortified castle once served as an advanced watch post guarding the approaches to Cordes-sur-Ciel. Its core is a massive square tower dating from the 13th century, joined by living quarters built in the 15th century around an inner courtyard. The estate passed through several hands over the centuries, later becoming a working farm before undergoing restoration from the 1960s onward.

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What to know

The castle is located in Livers-Cazelles, in the Tarn department.
The 13th-century square tower, with walls 1.3 metres thick, is the oldest surviving part of the building.
A dovecote still stands in a nearby field.
No information on opening hours, fees or visiting arrangements is available here.

Where this château is

Livers-Cazelles · Tarn · Occitanie

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Livers-Cazelles, Tarn

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What was the château de Cazelles used for?: It functioned as an advanced watchtower protecting the approaches to the fortified town of Cordes-sur-Ciel.
How old is the château de Cazelles?: Its square tower dates from the 13th century, while the living quarters around the inner courtyard were built in the 15th century.
Is the château de Cazelles still in use today?: It became a working farm in the late 18th century and was restored starting in the 1960s.