Can Lagardère Castle be visited freely?

The site is now in ruins, and no verified opening hours are available.

How old is Lagardère Castle?

It was built at the end of the 13th century, during a period of border fortifications in Gascony.

Is Lagardère Castle a protected monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 12 September 1922.

What remains of the castle today?

Surviving elements include two square towers, a corbelled turret, and walls pierced with arrow slits and defensive openings.

Château de Lagardère

Lagardère Castle

Lagardère

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Where: Lagardère

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Château de Lagardère stands in Lagardère (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built at the end of the 13th century on the frontier between English-held Condomois and French Armagnac, this fortified castle in the Gers is now visited as a ruin. Its parallelogram layout, two square corner towers and the remains of a corbelled turret reflect a defensive design that had no moat or outer enclosure wall. The complete absence of openings at ground level, along with the arrow slits on the upper floors, recalls that access was originally made by ladders at first-floor height.

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What to know

The site consists of ruins, without a roof or complete interior fittings.
It has been a listed historic monument since 1922.
Visiting requires caution, as the grounds are not developed like an inhabited castle.
No verified information is available on opening hours or admission fees.

Where this château is

Lagardère · Gers · Occitanie

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Address

32310

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00094819
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 13th century

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Frequently asked

Can Lagardère Castle be visited freely?: The site is now in ruins, and no verified opening hours are available.
How old is Lagardère Castle?: It was built at the end of the 13th century, during a period of border fortifications in Gascony.
Is Lagardère Castle a protected monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a historic monument since an order dated 12 September 1922.
What remains of the castle today?: Surviving elements include two square towers, a corbelled turret, and walls pierced with arrow slits and defensive openings.