Timeline

Key figures

Origin and history

The Bastides des Tourelles are a monument located in the commune of Marzens, in the Occitanie region. Although their existence is attested, the available sources do not specify their construction period or detailed history. Their designation as "bastides" suggests a link with medieval buildings typical of southern France, often associated with collective defensive or residential functions.

In the historical context of Occitania, the bastids were generally founded between the 13th and 14th centuries, playing a central role in the social and economic organization of the territories. These fortified or semi-fortified groups served as poles of settlement, promoting agricultural, commercial and artisanal development. Their presence often reflected seigneurial or communal dynamics, although the specificities of the Tower Bastides were not documented in current sources.