How old is the Château de Massuguiès?

The two square towers and the overall layout date from the late Middle Ages, but most of the building seen today results from a 17th century reconstruction.

Who rebuilt the château in the 17th century?

Jean Lacger, who had purchased the fortified ruins in 1606, had most of the current château built.

What can be seen inside the château?

Visitors can see beamed ceilings, a large stone staircase, a stucco room decorated with musical motifs, and a room with 17th century wall paintings.

Is the Château de Massuguiès a protected historic monument?

Yes, it has been listed as a monument historique since 20 October 1995.

Château de Massuguiès

Massuguiès Castle

Le Masnau-Massuguiès

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Where: Le Masnau-Massuguiès

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Château de Massuguiès stands in Le Masnau-Massuguiès (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second half of the 14th century, first half of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Perched at 700 metres in the Lacaune mountains, the Château de Massuguiès overlooks the gorges of the Dadou river, standing as much as a mountain landmark as a fortified residence. Its square towers and quadrangular layout go back to the late Middle Ages, while the round towers, the three ranges of buildings and the interior decoration date from the 17th century rebuilding carried out by Jean Lacger. Visitors can see beamed ceilings, a stone staircase, a music themed stucco room and a chamber with wall paintings made up of eight allegorical scenes, from a hunting party to a rural banquet and a view of the Tuileries.

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Where this château is

Le Masnau-Massuguiès · Tarn · Occitanie

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81530 Le Masnau-Massuguiès

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00135478
Period of construction: second half of the 14th century, first half of the 17th century

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How old is the Château de Massuguiès?: The two square towers and the overall layout date from the late Middle Ages, but most of the building seen today results from a 17th century reconstruction.
Who rebuilt the château in the 17th century?: Jean Lacger, who had purchased the fortified ruins in 1606, had most of the current château built.
What can be seen inside the château?: Visitors can see beamed ceilings, a large stone staircase, a stucco room decorated with musical motifs, and a room with 17th century wall paintings.
Is the Château de Massuguiès a protected historic monument?: Yes, it has been listed as a monument historique since 20 October 1995.