When was Serres Castle built?

Between 1430 and the mid-16th century, with completion around 1450-1453 for the initial structures.

Who had this castle built?

It was erected as a secondary residence for the abbots of the Cistercian monastery of Candeil and was no longer used by abbots after 1514.

What remains of the castle to see?

Two towers survive, the principal one featuring stone vaults, a spiral staircase, and a chapel whose walls preserve 15th-16th century murals.

Château de Serres

Serres Castle

Labessière-Candeil

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Labessière-Candeil

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Château de Serres stands in Labessière-Candeil (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 15th century, 16th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Serres Castle, built between 1430 and the mid-16th century, stands as the sole surviving residence of the abbots from Candeil's Cistercian monastery, which disappeared in the 12th century. This fortified farmhouse retains two towers, the principal one rising three stories. Inside are stone vaults with a central pillar, a spiral staircase, and a chapel whose walls preserve period frescoes, notably depicting monks in prayer before the Virgin.

What to know

The castle has been listed as a historic monument since 1980, particularly its chapel with its murals.
The building operates as a working farm and does not offer organized visitor access.
The two towers and outbuildings bear traces of centuries of alterations, especially from the 19th century.

Where this château is

Labessière-Candeil · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

81300 Labessière-Candeil

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00095573
Period of construction: 15th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was Serres Castle built?: Between 1430 and the mid-16th century, with completion around 1450-1453 for the initial structures.
Who had this castle built?: It was erected as a secondary residence for the abbots of the Cistercian monastery of Candeil and was no longer used by abbots after 1514.
What remains of the castle to see?: Two towers survive, the principal one featuring stone vaults, a spiral staircase, and a chapel whose walls preserve 15th-16th century murals.