When was Laval castle built?

The castle dates from the 15th century and its buildings show the layers of different construction periods.

What is special about Laval castle?

Its plan around a rectangular courtyard, Renaissance openings now sealed, and its corner keep with a two-flight staircase are its notable features.

Is Laval castle open to visitors?

Visit information is not available; contact Trentels town hall to learn about access conditions.

Château de Laval à Trentels

Trentels

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Where: Trentels

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Château de Laval stands in Trentels (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 19th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the 15th century at Trentels, Laval castle arranges its structures around a closed rectangular courtyard. The buildings bear traces of different architectural periods, including Renaissance openings now sealed. A corner keep, fitted with a two-flight staircase, remains the strongpoint of the complex.

What to know

The facades and roofs have been protected as historical monuments since 1976, excluding the north and east wings.
Access to the courtyard is through a pedestrian gate and a large carriage gateway decorated with brick.
Defensive arrow slits remain inside, evidence of the castle's fortified function.
The keep bears a small watchtower at its summit.

Where this château is

Trentels · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

2446 rte du, 47140 Trentels

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084259
Period of construction: 15th century, 19th century

Frequently asked

When was Laval castle built?: The castle dates from the 15th century and its buildings show the layers of different construction periods.
What is special about Laval castle?: Its plan around a rectangular courtyard, Renaissance openings now sealed, and its corner keep with a two-flight staircase are its notable features.
Is Laval castle open to visitors?: Visit information is not available; contact Trentels town hall to learn about access conditions.