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Origin and history

Lacaze Castle, located 2 km from Labastide-Castel-Amouroux en Lot-et-Garonne, was built in the 4th quarter of the 17th century by the Botet de Lacaze family, Protestant notables of Casteljaloux. François Botet de Lacaze, lieutenant-general of Casteljaloux's headquarters, was its emblematic owner. After the revocation of the edict of Nantes in 1685, he was imprisoned with his brother-in-law Augier de Massilos at Château-Trumpette and then at the Bastille. Their property was seized and the castle partially demolished, before being restored by François Botet after his release.

In the 19th century, the castle underwent major changes. In 1895, the Bordeaux architect Louis Garros modified the north wing by adding a chapel and removing the south wing. Landscaper Eugene Bülher simultaneously rearranged the park, preserving some ancient elements. These transformations reflect the evolution of architectural and landscape tastes of the time, combining classical heritage and 19th century innovations.

The castle was listed as a historic monument on 27 March 2008, recognizing its heritage value. Its history, linked to the persecution of Protestants after 1685, makes it a rare testimony of the religious tensions of the Old Regime. Today, it also illustrates the adaptation of aristocratic houses to the architectural evolutions of the following centuries.

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