How old is the château de la Rauze?

The current building dates mainly from the 17th century, though the east tower retains elements from an earlier 16th century construction.

Who built the château de la Rauze?

The estate belonged to the Colomb family, gentleman glassmakers, before being rebuilt by their successors from the 17th century onwards.

Can visitors tour the château de la Rauze?

No verified information about visiting conditions is available.

Is the château de la Rauze a listed monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument since 14 November 1979, covering its façades and roofs.

Château de la Rauze

Rauze Castle

Le Bourg

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Where: Le Bourg

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Château de la Rauze stands in Le Bourg (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 17th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The château de la Rauze stands in the commune of Le Bourg, in the Lot department, on the site of a former noble stronghold held by a family of gentleman glassmakers until the 16th century. The east tower survives from that earlier building, its vaulted lower level lit by narrow arrow slits. The present structure, made up of two L shaped wings flanked by three square towers, dates mainly from the 17th century, with roofs still recalling the Renaissance and dormer windows topped by carved pediments. An inner courtyard enclosed by a crenellated wall pierced with gun loops completes the defensive layout.

What to know

The château has been listed as a historic monument since 1979, protecting its façades and roofs.
No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
The building is located in the commune of Le Bourg, in the Lot department.
The listing does not cover the outbuildings.

Where this château is

Le Bourg · Lot · Occitanie

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Address

46120 Le Bourg

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094985
Period of construction: 17th century, 18th century

Frequently asked

How old is the château de la Rauze?: The current building dates mainly from the 17th century, though the east tower retains elements from an earlier 16th century construction.
Who built the château de la Rauze?: The estate belonged to the Colomb family, gentleman glassmakers, before being rebuilt by their successors from the 17th century onwards.
Can visitors tour the château de la Rauze?: No verified information about visiting conditions is available.
Is the château de la Rauze a listed monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument since 14 November 1979, covering its façades and roofs.