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Origin and history

The castle of Escalup was built in the 14th century by the family of Escalup, whose name it still bears. This monument, classified as a "gascon castle", is distinguished by its rectangular structure and a discreet tower, abrased at the height of the main building. It consists of four levels: the lower two, pierced by murderers, served as reserves, while the upper floors, with large bays, housed living spaces. A central stone pillar supported the third level floor, and wooden stairs served the interior, supplemented by a spiral staircase between the third and fourth levels. crows on the north and west facades suggest the ancient existence of a wooden gallery or of heavy.

In the 17th century, the castle passed into the hands of the Malvin family, who made changes there. A century later, dependencies were added. At the Revolution, the site was abandoned: the roof collapsed, and the lands were attached to the Ferbos-Magnos estate. Since 2005, the castle, registered as a historic monument in 1999, has been gradually restored.

Architecturally, the castle of Escalup illustrates the transition between the "gascony hall" and the fortified castle, with defensive (murder) and residential features (lighted bays). Its history reflects the social and political developments of the region, from its role as seigneurial residence to its post-revolutionary decline.

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