When was Mas-d'Auvignon castle built?

The castle dates from the end of the thirteenth century and is documented from 1337 onwards.

Who owned the castle in the Middle Ages?

Bernard Trencaléon, an influential figure close to King Edward I of England, was its owner, which explains the English architectural influences.

Which original elements of the castle still remain visible?

The curtain walls with their hexagonal corner towers and the square keep survive, as do sections of the wall-walk on the western and eastern sides.

Is the castle still inhabited?

A south-western portion of the castle remains occupied, though the main structure is a protected monument.

Château de Mas-d'Auvignon

Mas-d'Auvignon Castle

Mas-d'Auvignon

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Where: Mas-d'Auvignon

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Château de Mas-d'Auvignon stands in Mas-d'Auvignon (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Built in the last quarter of the thirteenth century, Mas-d'Auvignon castle is a fortress whose layout and defences reflect the architectural influences of Wales and medieval England. Its plan adopts an irregular quadrilateral around a raised central courtyard, flanked by corner towers and a square keep. The building's character stems from the status of its original owner, Bernard Trencaléon, who was close to King Edward I of England, which explains its similarities to Welsh defensive constructions.

What to know

The curtain walls and wall-walk, though partially visible, represent the main defensive features that survive today.
The western entrance is protected by a gateway flanked by a square watchtower, while a second opening remains at the eastern base of the keep.
A south-western wing is still inhabited and retains Troubadour-style decoration from the nineteenth century.
A dovecot built in 1902 partially obscures the wall-walk on the western and eastern sides.

Where this château is

Mas-d'Auvignon · Gers · Occitanie

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00125591
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 13th century

Frequently asked

When was Mas-d'Auvignon castle built?: The castle dates from the end of the thirteenth century and is documented from 1337 onwards.
Who owned the castle in the Middle Ages?: Bernard Trencaléon, an influential figure close to King Edward I of England, was its owner, which explains the English architectural influences.
Which original elements of the castle still remain visible?: The curtain walls with their hexagonal corner towers and the square keep survive, as do sections of the wall-walk on the western and eastern sides.
Is the castle still inhabited?: A south-western portion of the castle remains occupied, though the main structure is a protected monument.