Why was this house built with stones from the old castle ?

Once the fortifications of Bassoues became obsolete, the castle was abandoned and partially demolished. Its materials were quarried for this 17th-century dwelling, a common economic practice of the period.

What remains visible of the medieval castle ?

The medieval castle of the Archbishops of Auch survives as ruins against which this registered building stands. Foundations and structures remain partially visible or incorporated into the house.

Château du XVIIe siècle

XVIIe siècle Castle

Bassoues

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Where: Bassoues

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

At Bassoues stands a 17th-century dwelling built against the remains of the medieval castle of the Archbishops of Auch. Erected in dressed stone, it was constructed partly from materials salvaged from the demolished fortress after its defences became unnecessary. The facade features corner buttresses, a turret, and mullioned windows whose mouldings reflect the style of the castle it adjoins.

What to know

The house was built directly against the foundations of the former castle, whose moat was filled in during its construction.
The building has been listed as a historic monument since 1943.
Corner buttresses and a turret define the elevation, while the windows retain their original stone mullions.

Where this château is

Bassoues · Gers · Occitanie

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Bassoues, Gers

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00094730
Period of construction: first quarter of the 17th century

Frequently asked

Why was this house built with stones from the old castle ?: Once the fortifications of Bassoues became obsolete, the castle was abandoned and partially demolished. Its materials were quarried for this 17th-century dwelling, a common economic practice of the period.
What remains visible of the medieval castle ?: The medieval castle of the Archbishops of Auch survives as ruins against which this registered building stands. Foundations and structures remain partially visible or incorporated into the house.