Château de Toiras
Toiras Castle
Thoiras-Corbès
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- Where
- Thoiras-Corbès
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Château de Toiras stands in Thoiras-Corbès (Gard), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 15th century, first half of the 16th century, first quarter of the 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Château de Toiras, built in the late 15th century, takes its name from Jean de Saint-Bonnet-Toiras, who became Marshal of France in 1630. The southern and western towers and the surrounding walls date from 1513, while the main residential block was constructed in 1538. The complex underwent restoration work in the early 18th century.
What to know
- The castle has been listed as a historical monument since 1995, with protection extending to its facades, roofs and the ground of the former moat.
- No information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or recommended visit duration.
Where this château is
Thoiras-Corbès · Gard · Occitanie
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Address
Thoiras-Corbès, Gard
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- Period of construction
- fourth quarter of the 15th century, first half of the 16th century, first quarter of the 18th century
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Frequently asked
- Who was Jean de Saint-Bonnet-Toiras?
- A figure from the early modern period whose name is associated with the castle. He was appointed Marshal of France in 1630.
- When was Château de Toiras built?
- Construction took place from the late 15th century through the 1530s-1540s, with the towers and walls completed in 1513 and the main residential block in 1538.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22976030
- Mérimée PA00135384
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