Château de Gramart
Gramart Castle
Tournefeuille
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- Where
- Tournefeuille
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Château de Gramart stands in Tournefeuille (Haute-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Château de Gramart stands on the main square of Tournefeuille, where it now serves as the town hall. Built around 1630 for Jean Georges de Caulet, president of the Parlement of Toulouse, it replaced an earlier fortified house damaged during the Wars of Religion. Notable features include its U shaped facade opening onto an avenue, marked by three arcades, and the interior staircase with its Spanish influenced wrought iron railing.
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What to know
- The building houses Tournefeuille's town hall, so visiting is subject to the constraints of an active administrative site.
- Access is unrestricted, with no particular obstacles noted.
- Only the courtyard facades and the wrought iron staircase railing are listed as historic monuments.
- Since 2020 the premises have hosted contemporary art exhibitions in some rooms.
- A war memorial to soldiers of the First World War stands in front of the building, on the square.
Practical information
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Full visit accessible
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Not verified
Where this château is
Tournefeuille · Haute-Garonne · Occitanie
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Address
Tournefeuille, Haute-Garonne
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
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- Period of construction
- 17th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the Château de Gramart freely?
- It is an active municipal building, so access to the interior depends on the town hall's opening hours and activities.
- How old is the Château de Gramart?
- The current building dates from around 1630, during the reign of Louis XIII, replacing an earlier fortified house.
- What is protected under historic monument status?
- Only the courtyard facades and the staircase with its wrought iron railing are listed, under a 1950 decree.
- Is the Château de Gramart accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
- According to available information, access is unrestricted.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22938852
- Mérimée PA00094646
- Official website
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