When was the castle built?

The site originated in the mid-12th century when Raymond Guillaume de Sabazan gave it to the Chapter of Auch. It was remodelled during the Renaissance into a gentleman's residence, and again in the 19th century.

What defensive features remain?

The four corner towers, arrow slits and the drawbridge remnants on the north facade still testify to its original role as a stronghold.

How did the castle evolve from medieval times to now?

Gradually transformed into a civilian dwelling, the castle lost its austerity through the addition of large windows; in the 19th century, an extra storey and cellars were developed.

Château de Sabazan

Sabazan Castle

Sabazan

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Where: Sabazan

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Château de Sabazan stands in Sabazan (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Sabazan Castle is a medieval fortress later transformed into a Renaissance gentleman's residence. It retains its military character through four corner towers, loopholes, and the remains of a drawbridge, though widened windows gradually softened its austere design. 19th-century alterations added a lower floor and developed the cellars.

What to know

The castle exemplifies the small fortified residences characteristic of the Gers region, built from the transformation of medieval strongholds into civil dwellings.
Protected as a historic monument, only the facades and roofing fall under statutory listing.
The north elevation retains the most striking traces of its original defensive purposes.

Where this château is

Sabazan · Gers · Occitanie

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D111, 32290 Sabazan

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094906
Period of construction: Middle Ages, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was the castle built?: The site originated in the mid-12th century when Raymond Guillaume de Sabazan gave it to the Chapter of Auch. It was remodelled during the Renaissance into a gentleman's residence, and again in the 19th century.
What defensive features remain?: The four corner towers, arrow slits and the drawbridge remnants on the north facade still testify to its original role as a stronghold.
How did the castle evolve from medieval times to now?: Gradually transformed into a civilian dwelling, the castle lost its austerity through the addition of large windows; in the 19th century, an extra storey and cellars were developed.