Is Montfa castle still inhabited?

No, it has been in ruins since the early 20th century and is currently undergoing gradual restoration.

Can Montfa castle be visited today?

The site, under restoration by an association since 2017, can be visited at least in part, including the restored chapel in the 13th-century tower.

Since when has Montfa castle been in ruins?

It was abandoned and looted after the death of Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1913.

Château de Montfa

Montfa Castle

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Château de Montfa stands in Montfa (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Montfa castle stands in the Tarn department, a medieval ruin under restoration since 2017 by a group of volunteers. Owned for seven centuries by the Lautrec family, ancestors of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, it survived the Wars of Religion before falling into neglect during the 20th century. Visitors today can see a 13th-century tower housing a restored chapel, a lime kiln, and gardens recreated around the site, including a medieval orchard and a rose garden.

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What to know

The site is an ongoing restoration project, led by a volunteer association since 2017.
The chapel inside the 13th-century round tower has been fully restored and is open to visitors.
The grounds include a recreated medieval orchard and a rose garden.
Since parts of the building remain in ruins, sturdy shoes and caution are advisable.
The castle sits on a hill, so reaching it involves some walking and a bit of a climb.

Where this château is

Montfa · Tarn · Occitanie

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Montfa, Tarn

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Frequently asked

Is Montfa castle still inhabited?: No, it has been in ruins since the early 20th century and is currently undergoing gradual restoration.
What is the connection between Montfa castle and Toulouse-Lautrec?: The castle belonged for several centuries to the Lautrec family, ancestors of the painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose father owned it until 1913.
Can Montfa castle be visited today?: The site, under restoration by an association since 2017, can be visited at least in part, including the restored chapel in the 13th-century tower.
Since when has Montfa castle been in ruins?: It was abandoned and looted after the death of Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec in 1913.