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Château Montlaur, Poussan

Château de Montlaur de Poussan

Poussan

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Where
Poussan

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Château Montlaur stands in Poussan (Hérault), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: Middle Ages). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

Montlaur Castle, built in the Middle Ages in Poussan, Hérault, preserves the remains of a former aristocratic fortress. Its north-west residential wing, decorated with period painted ornament, forms the core of what survives from the fortified complex. Listed as a historical monument, the site retains the castle's medieval facades, roofs and courtyard.

What to know

  • The site has been protected as a historical monument since 2006, mainly covering the facades, roofs and the north-west residential building.
  • The painted decoration of the old residence forms a distinctive element of the site's protection and architectural interest.
  • Information about access, opening hours and visiting conditions is not available: contact the local authority or owner before planning a visit.

Where this château is

Poussan · Hérault · Occitanie

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Address

Poussan, Hérault

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Heritage status
Registered historic monument (inscrit)
Mérimée record PA34000060
Period of construction
Middle Ages

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Frequently asked

When was Montlaur Castle built?
The castle dates from the Middle Ages, the period of its original construction, whose remains are preserved today.
What exactly is protected at Montlaur Castle?
The listing covers the facades and roofs of the old castle, the courtyard parcels, and entirely the north-west residential building that contains the painted decoration.
Can you visit Montlaur Castle?
Access and visiting conditions are not documented: it is recommended to contact the Poussan town hall to learn about current arrangements.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

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