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Maubourguet Castle, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées in Occitanie, is a monument whose current structure dates mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although older parts, such as a tower at the northwest corner, may remain, the building is above all a classic reinterpretation of a pre-existing building, perhaps a mill. Its symmetrical plan organizes four rooms enfilade around a central hall, leading to a straight staircase. The facades, marked by a central forebody surmounted by a triangular pediment, reflect a sober and balanced aesthetic, typical of classical architecture.

Inside, the castle reveals a refined decor, mixing influences of the 18th and 19th centuries. The large living room, covered with ground woodwork, opens onto a small living room lined with Jouy's canvas, while the dining room displays Louis XV-style cupboards and covered walls from India. The double-flying doors, adorned with allegorical stucco, and the central balcony with Lussy's initials highlight the attention paid to detail. These decorative elements, combined with the classical structure, illustrate the evolution of aristocratic tastes between the Ancient Regime and the modern era.

Ranked a Historic Monument since 1995 for its facades and roofs, Maubourguet Castle embodies an architectural and social transition. Its adaptation from an old building to a classical residence, while maintaining traces of past functions (such as the mill hypothesis), makes it a unique example of Occitan heritage. The absence of sources detailing its owners or its daily life, however, limits the knowledge of its precise role in local history.

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