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Origin and history

Sabazan Castle, located in Gers in Occitanie, has its origins in the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, Raymond Guillaume de Sabazan transferred his property to the chapter of Auch, marking a turning point in the history of the estate. This castle, characteristic of the small local seigneuries, was originally designed for defence, with its four corner towers and its arquebusières still visible today.

In the 14th century, Arnaud de Sabazan participated in the Hundred Years' Wars, illustrating the involvement of local lords in national conflicts. The 16th century marked a major transformation: the castle lost its purely military character to become a gentilhommière. The facades, once austere, are pierced with windows, while the drawbridge, partially preserved on the northern facade, recalls its feudal past.

Developments continued in the following centuries, especially in the 19th century, where the basement was transformed into a cellar and the sill windows were removed. The communes, located to the east, remain separate from the main body of the castle. Despite these modifications, the building retains architectural elements typical of the small Gersois castles, such as its towers and its original defensive systems.

Listed as a historical monument in 1979 for its facades and roofs, the castle of Sabazan bears witness to the architectural evolution of medieval fortresses in seigneurial residences. Its history also reflects the social and military dynamics of the region, from feudal conflicts to adaptation to Renaissance lifestyles.

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