Why is Laroque-des-Arcs castle called that way?

The name refers to the arches of the Roman aqueduct whose protection motivated its initial medieval construction.

When was it transformed into its current form?

In the 15th and 16th centuries, several reconstruction campaigns altered the original structure, notably the addition of a brick wing and the installation of four round towers.

Can the castle interior be visited?

The castle remains private property; it is advisable to contact the municipality before planning a visit.

Château de Laroque-des-Arcs

Bellefont-La Rauze

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Where: Bellefont-La Rauze

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Château de Laroque-des-Arcs stands in Bellefont-La Rauze (Lot), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Standing in the heart of Lot, Laroque-des-Arcs castle draws its origins to Roman antiquity, tied to the protection of an aqueduct supplying Cahors with water. From the medieval core remain a keep and a narrow courtyard around which residential buildings are arranged. Reconstruction campaigns in the 15th and 16th centuries gave the castle its current structure: a brick wing on its eastern side and four round towers flanking the whole on its west and north facades.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1963 and remains in private ownership.
Access to the site is not documented: inquire with the town hall of Bellefont-La Rauze before visiting.
No information on visiting conditions, fees or opening hours is available for this entry.

Where this château is

Bellefont-La Rauze · Lot · Occitanie

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Address

Bellefont-La Rauze, Lot

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095127
Period of construction: 12th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

Why is Laroque-des-Arcs castle called that way?: The name refers to the arches of the Roman aqueduct whose protection motivated its initial medieval construction.
When was it transformed into its current form?: In the 15th and 16th centuries, several reconstruction campaigns altered the original structure, notably the addition of a brick wing and the installation of four round towers.
Can the castle interior be visited?: The castle remains private property; it is advisable to contact the municipality before planning a visit.