How old is the château de Durfort?

The keep tower dates from the 12th century and was built by the Bermond de Sauve family, vassals of the Count of Toulouse.

Is the château de Durfort a listed historic monument?

Yes, the seigneurial tower and the facades and roofs of the north wing have been listed since a decree of 1 September 2008.

What remains visible of the old château?

Mainly the four-level tower, built of roughly bossed stone, attached to a dwelling that was altered up to the 19th century.

Château de Durfort

Durfort Castle

Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac

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Château de Durfort stands in Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Durfort stands in the village of Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, in the Gard department. Its origins go back to the 12th century, when the Bermond de Sauve lords, vassals of the Count of Toulouse, built the keep tower that still dominates the site. Visitors can see a tall four-level tower built with rustic bossed stonework, attached to a dwelling that was reworked over the centuries into the 19th century.

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Where this château is

Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac · Gard · Occitanie

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Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, Gard

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA30000073
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

How old is the château de Durfort?: The keep tower dates from the 12th century and was built by the Bermond de Sauve family, vassals of the Count of Toulouse.
Is the château de Durfort a listed historic monument?: Yes, the seigneurial tower and the facades and roofs of the north wing have been listed since a decree of 1 September 2008.
What remains visible of the old château?: Mainly the four-level tower, built of roughly bossed stone, attached to a dwelling that was altered up to the 19th century.
Where is the château de Durfort located?: It stands in the village of Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac, in the Gard department.