Who built the château de Marsillargues?

The first castle was built in 1305 for Guillaume de Nogaret, advisor to Philip the Fair; the current facade dates from the Renaissance, around 1560, under Jean de Louet de Calvisson.

Is the château de Marsillargues a listed historic monument?

Yes, the castle as a whole, along with its annex buildings and gardens, was listed by decree on 20 October 1995.

What remains of the medieval castle?

The square keep and its turret from the early 14th century survive, incorporated into later構造.

Why did the north wing of the castle disappear?

A fire on the night of 19 to 20 May 1936 destroyed the Louis XVI gallery, the library and the grand staircase of the north wing.

Château de Marsillargues

Marsillargues Castle

Marsillargues

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Château de Marsillargues stands in Marsillargues (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: first quarter of the 14th century, second half of the 16th century, second half of the 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

At the heart of Marsillargues, this castle combines an early 14th century keep, built for Guillaume de Nogaret, with a Renaissance facade that remains among the finest in Languedoc. A fire destroyed the north wing in 1936, yet the classical layout survives, with its courtyard, orangery and 18th century garden. Visitors come mainly for the contrast between the medieval remains, the carved 16th century decoration, and the later landscaped grounds.

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What to know

The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1995, including its buildings and gardens.
The 16th century Renaissance facade survived the 1936 fire that destroyed the north wing.
The 18th century orangery, once used as a municipal storage building, now houses a library.
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Where this château is

Marsillargues · Hérault · Occitanie

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Marsillargues, Hérault

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00103500
Period of construction: first quarter of the 14th century, second half of the 16th century, second half of the 17th century, 18th century

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Who built the château de Marsillargues?: The first castle was built in 1305 for Guillaume de Nogaret, advisor to Philip the Fair; the current facade dates from the Renaissance, around 1560, under Jean de Louet de Calvisson.
Is the château de Marsillargues a listed historic monument?: Yes, the castle as a whole, along with its annex buildings and gardens, was listed by decree on 20 October 1995.
What remains of the medieval castle?: The square keep and its turret from the early 14th century survive, incorporated into later構造.
Why did the north wing of the castle disappear?: A fire on the night of 19 to 20 May 1936 destroyed the Louis XVI gallery, the library and the grand staircase of the north wing.