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Origin and history

The castle of Go, located in the loop of Tarn near d'Albi, originated in the 14th century as property of the bishops of Albi, including Peytavin de Montesquiou. At the time of the Wars of Religion (XVI century), a house in the hamlet was fortified, and a wooden staircase remained. The site, mentioned since 1350 under the name occitan ga (gued), was a strategic passage through the river.

In 1613, Claude de Galaup, from the Albige bourgeoisie, acquired the Goo's farmhouse and transformed it into a secondary residence. The estate remained in his family, notably that of his descendant, explorer Jean-François de Galaup, Count of Laparouse, born there in 1741. The latter, a naval officer, bought the entire peninsula before leaving it to his sisters. The heirs kept the castle until its recent restoration into guest rooms (2022).

Architecturally, the brick castle adopts a U-plan typical of the Renaissance, with three wings surrounding a north courtyard. The south wing, the oldest (XVI century), houses a spiral staircase, while the east (XVIIe) and west (XIXe) wings complete the whole. The living room retains elements of the period: French ceiling and fireplace. A nymphée with mysterious springs agrimentes the estate, classified historical monument since 1984 for its facades, roofs and fireplace.

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