Manoir de Prades
Lafox
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- Lafox
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Manoir de Prades stands in Lafox (Lot-et-Garonne), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 16th century, 18th century). The building is privately owned and no visits are on record.
Built in the 16th century, Prades Manor consists of a main residential block flanked by four round towers and a hexagonal staircase tower. The complex, forming a quadrilateral with its outbuildings, is preceded by a courtyard whose crenellated walls and loopholes suggest a defensive purpose. The main façade features an entrance framed by fluted pilasters and crowned with an ornamental cornice.
What to know
- The manor has been registered as a historic monument since 1959.
- No public information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees, or visiting conditions.
- The building dates from the 16th century and retains its characteristic corner towers from that period.
Where this château is
Lafox · Lot-et-Garonne · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Address
Manoir de Prades, Lieu-dit Prades, Alleée du manoir, 47240 Lafox
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- Period of construction
- 16th century, 18th century
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Frequently asked
- When was Prades Manor built?
- The manor already existed by 1528. Its style and architecture date from the 16th century.
- What are the architectural features of the manor?
- It has a main residential block flanked by four round towers, two of which are corbelled, and a hexagonal tower serving as a staircase.
- Is the manor open to visitors?
- No public information is available regarding visiting conditions or public access.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q18736795
- Mérimée PA00084141
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