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Launac Castle is a brick building located in southwestern France, in the municipality of Launac, Occitanie region. It is about 30 kilometers northwest of Toulouse, in a landscape marked by medieval history. This castle, which has been listed as historic monuments since 3 June 1991, bears witness to an architectural heritage linked to the feudal era.

Originally, Launac Castle was a fortress erected by Jourdain III of L-Isle, Count of L-Isle-Jourdain. This strategic site was later led by several capitals of Toulouse, municipal magistrates who administered the Barony of Launac. Its history thus reflects the political and social dynamics of the region during the Middle Ages, where castles played a key role in defence and territorial organization.

Although precise architectural details are not described in the available sources, its listing among historical monuments underscores its heritage importance. The castle is also referenced in the lists of monuments and castles of the Haute-Garonne, confirming its anchoring in local history. The Fondation Mérimée, dedicated to the French architectural heritage, lists it as a notable element of the Occitan medieval heritage.

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