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Château de Labrie dans le Cantal

Cantal

Château de Labrie

    15 Rue des Écoliers
    15600 Maurs

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Époque contemporaine
2000
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Origin and history

The Château de Labrie is a building located in the commune of Maurs, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This monument is part of the architectural landscape of the region, where castles have often played a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories.

In the Cantal, where Maurs is located, the castles have historically served as seigneurial residences, defence sites or symbols of power. In the absence of specific information on Laborie, it can be assumed that he was able to participate in this dynamic, reflecting the agricultural, craft and commercial activities that structured local life. These monuments were also identity landmarks for the surrounding communities.