When was the dovecote-porch of Clot built?

The dovecote-porch dates from 1638, some two centuries before the main castle structure, which was constructed in 1816.

What defensive features does the dovecote possess?

The building includes loopholes on the south and east sides, indicating both a defensive purpose alongside its primary role as an entry gateway.

What does the 1973 protection order cover?

The historical monument listing protects the facades and roofing of the dovecote as well as the porch structure itself.

Château du Clot

Clot Castle

Sainte-Mère

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Sainte-Mère

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Château du Clot stands in Sainte-Mère (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: second quarter of the 17th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Clot estate in Sainte-Mère, Gers, is defined by a distinctive feature: its dovecote-porch, built in the early 17th century. This tower-porch, dating from 1638, serves as the gateway to the castle's inner courtyard and represents its most distinctive element. Its semicircular arches, defensive loopholes, and corniced upper storey reflect the building practices of that era.

What to know

The protected historical monument consists solely of the dovecote-porch structure, including its facades, roofing, and entry passage.
Information regarding visiting hours, admission fees, and access conditions is not available in our records.

Where this château is

Sainte-Mère · Gers · Occitanie

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Address

Sainte-Mère, Gers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094919
Period of construction: second quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

When was the dovecote-porch of Clot built?: The dovecote-porch dates from 1638, some two centuries before the main castle structure, which was constructed in 1816.
What defensive features does the dovecote possess?: The building includes loopholes on the south and east sides, indicating both a defensive purpose alongside its primary role as an entry gateway.
What does the 1973 protection order cover?: The historical monument listing protects the facades and roofing of the dovecote as well as the porch structure itself.