Who was Cardinal Pierre des Prés ?

According to local tradition, Cardinal Pierre des Prés, vice-chancellor of the Roman Church and confidant of Pope John XXII in the 14th century, was born in this manor.

What Gothic elements remain at the manor ?

The pointed arch doorway on the first floor and the paired Gothic windows on the façades bear witness to the architectural style of the period when it was built.

Manoir de la Borde des Prés

Montpezat-de-Quercy

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Where: Montpezat-de-Quercy

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Manoir de la Borde des Prés stands in Montpezat-de-Quercy (Tarn-et-Garonne), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 14th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.

The Manoir de la Borde des Prés stands in Montpezat-de-Quercy as a medieval residence from the late 13th and 14th centuries. It displays characteristic Gothic features of the period, including a pointed arch doorway on the first floor and paired windows lighting its walls. Local tradition associates this manor with the birthplace of Cardinal Pierre des Prés, an influential figure in the 14th-century Roman Church.

What to know

The manor has been listed as a historic monument since 1978, with its façades and roofing protected.
No information about visiting conditions, opening hours, or access is available.

Where this château is

Montpezat-de-Quercy · Tarn-et-Garonne · Occitanie

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82270 Montpezat-de-Quercy

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00095842
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

Who was Cardinal Pierre des Prés ?: According to local tradition, Cardinal Pierre des Prés, vice-chancellor of the Roman Church and confidant of Pope John XXII in the 14th century, was born in this manor.
What Gothic elements remain at the manor ?: The pointed arch doorway on the first floor and the paired Gothic windows on the façades bear witness to the architectural style of the period when it was built.