Can you visit the château de Fonlabour?

No, it serves as the administrative headquarters of the agricultural school and is not open for tourist visits.

When was the château de Fonlabour built?

It dates from the 18th century, with less careful alterations made in the 19th century.

Where is the château de Fonlabour located?

In Albi, in the Tarn department, within the grounds of the agricultural school bearing its name.

What remains to see inside?

A few original features survive, such as a fireplace with gypserie decoration and period furniture, though the interior is not publicly accessible.

Château de Fonlabour

Fonlabour Castle

Albi

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Château de Fonlabour stands in Albi (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The château de Fonlabour stands at Albi, set apart from the buildings of an agricultural college for which it now serves as the administrative headquarters. Built in the 18th century, it has a long thirteen-bay façade marked by pilasters with Corinthian capitals and a neo-Gothic balcony above the entrance. At the rear, a semicircular tower houses the original staircase. Inside, a few period features remain, including a fireplace decorated with gypserie work.

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What to know

The château stands within the grounds of the Fonlabour agricultural school in Albi.
It houses the school's administration and is not open to the public as a heritage site to visit.
The building is best seen from the outside, notably its two very different front and rear façades.
The estate also includes an artificial lake and numerous more recent school buildings.

Where this château is

Albi · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

Rte de Toulouse, 81000 Albi

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Château phone number

+33 5 63 49 43 70

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the château de Fonlabour?: No, it serves as the administrative headquarters of the agricultural school and is not open for tourist visits.
When was the château de Fonlabour built?: It dates from the 18th century, with less careful alterations made in the 19th century.
Where is the château de Fonlabour located?: In Albi, in the Tarn department, within the grounds of the agricultural school bearing its name.
What remains to see inside?: A few original features survive, such as a fireplace with gypserie decoration and period furniture, though the interior is not publicly accessible.