Can you visit the inside of the château des Capitaines-gouverneurs?

Part of the building is now private housing, so visits are mainly from the outside.

When was the castle built?

It was built in the 15th century to house the royal governors of the Grésigne forest.

Was the castle designed for defence?

No, its many large windows and near absence of military features point to a residential purpose.

Is there a brewery in the castle?

Yes, a craft brewery now occupies part of the building.

Château des Capitaines-gouverneurs

Capitaines-gouverneurs Castle

Puycelsi

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Puycelsi

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Château des Capitaines-gouverneurs stands in Puycelsi (Tarn), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

Standing at the north-western tip of the hilltop village of Puycelsi, this castle was built in the 15th century to house the royal governors in charge of the Grésigne forest. Two linked wings flanked by round towers and pierced with generous windows give the building a residential rather than defensive character. Look out for the gothic-style windows, more typical of a chapel, and the single small gun loop that remains from its military past. The building has since served many purposes and today combines private homes with a craft brewery.

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What to know

The castle can mainly be seen from the outside, as part of the building is now private housing.
A craft brewery occupies part of the premises.
The architecture is not defensive in character, with wide openings and two round towers.
The building sits at the far end of the rocky spur on which Puycelsi is built, so reaching it means walking to the edge of the village.

Where this château is

Puycelsi · Tarn · Occitanie

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Address

Puycelsi, Tarn

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the château des Capitaines-gouverneurs?: Part of the building is now private housing, so visits are mainly from the outside.
When was the castle built?: It was built in the 15th century to house the royal governors of the Grésigne forest.
Was the castle designed for defence?: No, its many large windows and near absence of military features point to a residential purpose.
Is there a brewery in the castle?: Yes, a craft brewery now occupies part of the building.