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Origin and history

Castres Castle is a monument located in the town of Castres, in the Occitan region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This type of monument, often linked to local authority, could serve as a seigneurial residence, fortress or symbol of power in the region.

In southwestern France, castles have generally played a central role in the social and military organization of the territories. In Castres, as in other cities in Occitania, these buildings were often associated with land management, population protection or local conflicts. Their presence also reflected the strategic importance of the city in regional exchanges.