Château de Launac

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Château de Launac stands in Launac (Haute-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Some thirty kilometres northwest of Toulouse, the château de Launac preserves the memory of a medieval brick stronghold built by the lords of L'Isle-Jourdain. Dismantled in the 13th century after the Albigensian Crusade and later rebuilt, only its north and west wings remain of what was originally a rectangular structure. Notable features include the 13th-century northeast tower with its ribbed vault, and a west tower still bearing 15th-century geometric painted decoration.

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What to know

• The château has been a listed historic monument since 1991, with an earlier partial listing dating from 1927.
• No verified information is available regarding visiting hours or admission fees.
• The building stands in the countryside of the Haute-Garonne department, about thirty kilometres from Toulouse.
• The wings lost from the original structure, likely demolished during the French Revolution, have left visible scarring on the surviving façades.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Launac · Haute-Garonne · Occitanie

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Address

1 Pl. de l'Eglise, 31330 Launac

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 6 61 95 65 98

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Heritage status

Registered historic monument (inscrit)

Mérimée record PA00094366

Period of construction

Middle Ages, 15th century, 16th century, 17th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Launac open to visitors?

Available data does not specify visiting hours or conditions, so it is best to check locally before planning a visit.

How old is the château de Launac?

The original stronghold was built in the first half of the 13th century by Jourdain III de l'Isle, then restored after being dismantled in 1229.

What remains of the original château?

Only the north and west wings survive, the rest of the building having been lost, likely during the French Revolution.

Is the château de Launac a listed historic monument?

It is a registered historic monument, first partially listed in 1927 for the upper floor and corner tower, then more broadly in 1991.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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• Wikidata Q2969673
• Mérimée PA00094366
• Official website

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