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Origin and history

The castle of Ceint-d'Eau, originally spelled Saint-Dau, was built in the 16th century as a small rural castle. It is gradually moving towards a residence of pleasure, with works aimed at improving its comfort for bourgeois families between the eighteenth and early twentieth century. Its architectural transformations reflect this adaptation to successive lifestyles, mixing medieval heritage and Italian Renaissance influences.

The building consists of three 16th century towers, an 18th century house body and 20th century additions inspired by the Italian Renaissance. It has been listed in the Historic Monuments since 1925 for its remarkable elements: the three towers and the 18th century house. After several years of work, a complete restoration of about 6 million euros was completed in November 2021, now allowing occasional guided tours.

Located in Figeac in the Lot department (Occitanie region), the castle changes ownership in 2018 when it is bought by Jean Wagner, a Luxembourger. Its recent history is marked by this transition to active heritage preservation, as evidenced by its inscription in the Mérimée base and its ad hoc opening to the public. The available sources (Wikipedia, Monumentum) underline its local importance, notably through its mention in the list of historical monuments of Figeac.

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