When was the château du Tauzia built?

The castle was constructed in the last quarter of the thirteenth century, during a period of fortification in the Gers region.

What defines a medieval Gascon castle?

It refers to a distinctive military architectural style of medieval Gascony, of which the château du Tauzia remains one of the rare surviving examples.

Is the castle open to visitors?

The site is protected but accessible only as ruins, with no developed tourist infrastructure or fixed visiting schedule.

Château du Tauzia

Tauzia Castle

Maignaut-Tauzia

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Where: Maignaut-Tauzia

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Château du Tauzia stands in Maignaut-Tauzia (Gers), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century, 16th century). No visits are on record for this building.

The château du Tauzia, built in the last quarter of the thirteenth century, ranks among the major examples of medieval Gascon military architecture. Located in Maignaut-Tauzia in the Gers department, it survives as ruins, bearing marks of later modifications and the passage of time. The south facade preserves openings made in the sixteenth century, while a significant breach in the masonry indicates the former location of an interior staircase.

What to know

The site has been protected as a historical monument since 1942, though no formal visitor facilities have been developed.
The structure survives only as ruins, which limits what can be understood of its original layout.
No visiting hours or admission fees are associated with this location.

Where this château is

Maignaut-Tauzia · Gers · Occitanie

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Address

32310 Maignaut-Tauzia

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094852
Period of construction: fourth quarter of the 13th century, 16th century

Frequently asked

When was the château du Tauzia built?: The castle was constructed in the last quarter of the thirteenth century, during a period of fortification in the Gers region.
What defines a medieval Gascon castle?: It refers to a distinctive military architectural style of medieval Gascony, of which the château du Tauzia remains one of the rare surviving examples.
Is the castle open to visitors?: The site is protected but accessible only as ruins, with no developed tourist infrastructure or fixed visiting schedule.