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Montesquiou Manor House is a medieval castle built in the 15th century, located in the commune of La Malène, in Lozère. This monument, typical of the defensive architecture of the era, is distinguished by its spectacular location in the heart of the Tarn gorges, close to other fortresses such as that of the Caze. Its history is closely linked to the family of Montesquiou, who owned it for centuries.

In the 17th century, the mansion barely escaped the destruction ordered by Louis XIII, who had decreed the razing of the fortresses deemed rebel. Thanks to the intervention of Pierre de Montesquiou d-Artagnan, the estate is preserved in recognition of its services to the crown. This respite allows the castle to pass through the centuries, before being transformed, in the 20th century, into a luxury hotel combining historical heritage and modern comfort.

Today, the Montesquiou mansion illustrates the successful conversion of a medieval building to a place dedicated to high-end hospitality. Its location in the gorges of the Tarn, an iconic natural site, makes it a popular destination, while testifying to the turbulent history of the fortresses of the Gevaudan and their role in the conflicts of the Kingdom of France.

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