Château de Montpezat
Montpezat Castle
Montpezat
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- Montpezat
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Château de Montpezat stands in Montpezat (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 16th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Montpezat castle stands in the Gard department, its buildings arranged around a courtyard on three sides out of an original four. Visitors can still make out the wide arcades and mullioned windows of the north wing, the partly ruined square tower of the east wing, and a round tower with its polygonal stair turret to the west. First recorded in 994, the structure still bears the marks of its medieval past despite a fire in 1789.
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What to know
- The castle has been a listed historic monument since 1949, for its façades and roofs.
- No opening hours or admission prices are known for this site.
- The building stands on the Rue du Château, in the village of Montpezat.
- The site retains 14th century remains, including a partly ruined square tower.
Where this château is
Montpezat · Gard · Occitanie
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Address
Montpezat, Gard
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- Period of construction
- 14th century, 16th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Montpezat castle?
- The available information does not mention visiting arrangements, opening hours or prices for this castle.
- How old is Montpezat castle?
- The site is first mentioned in 994 and 1119, and the current building mainly dates from the 14th century.
- What remains of the original castle?
- Three wings still stand around the courtyard, including a partly ruined square tower and a round tower to the west.
- Why is the castle protected?
- Its façades and roofs have been listed as a historic monument since a 1949 decree.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22953606
- Mérimée PA00103086
- Official website