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  6. Castle of Castelmore

 Castle of Castelmore à Lupiac dans le Gers

Patrimoine classé
Gentilhommière
Demeure seigneuriale
Maison des hommes et des femmes célèbres
Gers

Castle of Castelmore

    D102
    32290 Lupiac
Private property
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Timeline

Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
entre 1611 et 1615
Birth of d'Artagnan
1673
Death of d'Artagnan
septembre 1933
Site classification
7 décembre 1993
Partial MH registration
2021
Sale
2024
Purchased by Yves Claude
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Heritage classified

Facades and roofs, staircase and cage, entrance hall, first floor landing (Box B 129): inscription by order of 7 December 1993

Key figures

Charles de Batz de Castelmore (d'Artagnan) - Musketeer and Count Born in the castle, inspired by Dumas.
Yves Rispat - Former owner (family) Senator Mayor of Gers until 2015.
Jeanine Espié - Heir of the castle Decides on its sale in 2015.
Yves Claude - New owner (2024) CEO of Auchan Retail, restoration project.

Origin and history

Castelmore Castle, located in the commune of Lupiac (Gers, Occitanie region), is first known as the birthplace of Charles de Batz de Castelmore, known as d'Artagnan, between 1611 and 1615. This Musketeer, immortalized by Alexandre Dumas, has become a symbol of Gascony and Lupiac. His military history ended in 1673 at the siege of Maastricht, where he died.

The castle, in medieval style with a narrow facade flanked by two square towers and two round towers, retains a renovated interior in the 18th century. It belonged to the family of former Gers Senator Mayor Yves Rispat until 2015, before being put on sale for 2.5 million euros in 2021. In 2024, it was acquired by Yves Claude, CEO of Auchan Retail, for 2 million euros, with a project of restoration and opening to the public.

Ranked a natural site in 1933 and partially listed as historical monuments in 1993, Castelmore Castle includes in its protection facades, roofs, stairways, entrance hall and landing of the first floor. Its estate covers 155 hectares, including park, forests and agricultural land, reflecting its historic and historic importance.

External links

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