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Origin and history

The castle of Vénac, originally called the house-forte de La Salle, is attested for the first time in 1444. At that time, it was divided between two noble families: the Villeneuve and the Bousquet d'Aure. This division lasted until 1627, when the Bousquet d'Aure became the only owners after having bought the entire seigneury. They then completed a renovation started in 1550, partially modernizing the medieval structure.

In the 18th century, the castle changed hands twice through successive marriages. In 1715 he moved to the family of La-Tour-Saint-Paulet and in 1737 to the family of Guibert. The latter undertake major overhauls, adding two residential floors and profoundly altering its appearance. Work continued until the 20th century, where the structure and west tower were restored, while the towers were raised and a marble staircase was installed.

Architecturally, the castle consists of a two-storey rectangular house body, flanked by two square towers on three levels. Its main façade, organized in four spans, features an entrance door accessible by a porch. The tile roofs and beige-coated walls reflect successive transformations, mixing medieval heritage and classic additions. The more recent dependencies complete the whole without altering its historical character.

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