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Château du Cayla, Moyrazès

Château du Cayla

Cayla Castle

Moyrazès

Access

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Where
Moyrazès

To make a day of it

Château du Cayla stands in Moyrazès (Aveyron), in the Occitanie region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Château du Cayla stands on a rocky spur above the Aveyron river, in the commune of Moyrazès near Rodez. Originally built by the Cassagnes family, whose presence on the site is documented as early as 1062, it was substantially reworked during the 16th and 17th centuries. Visitors can still see two round towers, a curtain wall and a main residence with a square tower, remnants of a once larger polygonal enclosure.

Written from Château du Cayla

What to know

  • The château sits on a steep height above the Aveyron valley, so reaching it involves walking on sloped ground.
  • No verified information on opening hours, fees or visiting arrangements is available for this site.
  • The building has belonged to the Mazenq family since the late 19th century, indicating private ownership.
  • Visible exterior features include two round towers, a curtain wall and the main residential block.

Where this château is

Moyrazès · Aveyron · Occitanie

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Address

Moyrazès, Aveyron

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Château du Cayla?
No verified information confirms public visiting arrangements for this château.
How old is the Château du Cayla?
The site is first mentioned in 1062, and the current building appears to have been rebuilt during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Who built the Château du Cayla?
The castle was built by the Cassagnes family, lords of Cayla originating from Moyrazès.
Who owns the Château du Cayla today?
The château has belonged to the Mazenq family since the late 19th century.

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