How old is Manlèche Castle ?

The oldest structure dates from the thirteenth century, but the castle was enriched with successive constructions through the Renaissance.

What distinguishes this castle architecturally ?

An arcaded gallery and a hexagonal tower with suspended spiral staircase, characteristic of early Renaissance in Gascony.

What exactly is protected ?

The entire castle, its courtyard, moats, bridge, dovecote, mill, roadway, and former basin are all covered by historical monument listing.

Château de Manlèche

Manlèche Castle

Pergain-Taillac

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Pergain-Taillac

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Château de Manlèche stands in Pergain-Taillac (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Manlèche Castle, near Pergain-Taillac, is a complex of buildings accumulated over centuries, with its oldest sections dating to the thirteenth century. Gascon Renaissance expression appears through its arcaded gallery and hexagonal tower with a suspended spiral staircase. The monument is organized around a triangular courtyard, characteristic of its architectural evolution.

What to know

The site includes the castle, a dovecote, moats, access bridge, mill, roadway, and a former basin.
The building has been listed as a historical monument since 2006.
No information about opening hours or visiting conditions is available.

Where this château is

Pergain-Taillac · Gers · Occitanie

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32700 Pergain-Taillac

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA32000021
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

How old is Manlèche Castle ?: The oldest structure dates from the thirteenth century, but the castle was enriched with successive constructions through the Renaissance.
What distinguishes this castle architecturally ?: An arcaded gallery and a hexagonal tower with suspended spiral staircase, characteristic of early Renaissance in Gascony.
What exactly is protected ?: The entire castle, its courtyard, moats, bridge, dovecote, mill, roadway, and former basin are all covered by historical monument listing.