How old is the château de Rieux-Minervois?

Its oldest part, a keep, dates from the late 12th and 13th centuries, though the building was extended through successive campaigns until the 19th century.

Is the château de Rieux-Minervois a listed historic monument?

It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 24 March 1997, except for the interior of the east wing.

Can visitors tour the château de Rieux-Minervois?

Available records do not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.

Who built the château de Rieux-Minervois?

It is first mentioned in the 12th century and was linked to the de Grave family, powerful medieval barons of the region.

Château de Rieux-Minervois

Rieux-Minervois Castle

Rieux-Minervois

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Château de Rieux-Minervois stands in Rieux-Minervois (Aude), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

In Rieux-Minervois, in the Aude department, this castle bears the marks of several centuries of alterations, from a medieval keep to additions made in later classical and modern periods. The buildings form a U shape around a courtyard, flanked by two large round towers and square turrets. The successive building campaigns, from the late 12th century to the 19th century, can still be traced across the structure.

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What to know

The castle is listed as a historic monument since 1997, with the exception of the interior of the east wing.
No verified information on opening hours, admission fees or visit duration is available.
Accessibility and parking conditions are not specified.
The monument is located in the town of Rieux-Minervois, in the Aude department.

Where this château is

Rieux-Minervois · Aude · Occitanie

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24 Rue du Château, 11160 Rieux-Minervois

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA11000010
Period of construction: 13th century, 15th century, fourth quarter of the 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century

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How old is the château de Rieux-Minervois?: Its oldest part, a keep, dates from the late 12th and 13th centuries, though the building was extended through successive campaigns until the 19th century.
Is the château de Rieux-Minervois a listed historic monument?: It has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 24 March 1997, except for the interior of the east wing.
Can visitors tour the château de Rieux-Minervois?: Available records do not specify opening hours or visiting conditions.
Who built the château de Rieux-Minervois?: It is first mentioned in the 12th century and was linked to the de Grave family, powerful medieval barons of the region.