Is the château de Saint-Géry open all year?

No, only a limited period in summer allows visits to part of the buildings.

Who has stayed at the château de Saint-Géry?

Cardinal Richelieu slept there in 1629 in a room that still bears his name, and later visitors included Queen Elizabeth II.

How old is the château de Saint-Géry?

Its oldest parts date from the 14th century, though the buildings were altered until the late 18th century.

Is the château de Saint-Géry a listed monument?

It has been registered (inscrit), rather than fully classified, as a historic monument since 1970.

Rabastens - château de Saint-Géry

Rabastens

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Where: Rabastens

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Château de Saint-Géry stands in Rabastens (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century, 15th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Set on a bend of the Tarn river near Rabastens, the château de Saint-Géry stands on a plateau once used to watch over river traffic. Three wings built between the 14th and 18th centuries surround a courtyard, combining a machicolated tower with classical façades opening onto a forecourt flanked by two sphinx statues. Visitors can see the painted chapel, a dining room and a bedroom with alcove that have kept their original decor, along with furniture gathered by the same family across several centuries.

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What to know

The château is still owned by descendants of the family who acquired it in the 18th century.
Only part of the buildings is open to visitors, for a few days during the summer season.
The 14th-century round tower and the painted chapel are among the protected features worth seeking out.
The building is listed as a historic monument, a status covering the façades, roofs, chapel and certain interior rooms.
The terrace along the Tarn river has collapsed and is not included in the protected area.

Where this château is

Rabastens · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

81800 Rabastens

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095620
Period of construction: 14th century, 15th century

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Frequently asked

Is the château de Saint-Géry open all year?: No, only a limited period in summer allows visits to part of the buildings.
Who has stayed at the château de Saint-Géry?: Cardinal Richelieu slept there in 1629 in a room that still bears his name, and later visitors included Queen Elizabeth II.
How old is the château de Saint-Géry?: Its oldest parts date from the 14th century, though the buildings were altered until the late 18th century.
Is the château de Saint-Géry a listed monument?: It has been registered (inscrit), rather than fully classified, as a historic monument since 1970.