Death of Jean-Louis de Binos 1659 (≈ 1659)
Dead in the castle.
XVIIe siècle
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle XVIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
Edited by Jean-Louis de Binos.
12 septembre 1977
Partial protection
Partial protection 12 septembre 1977 (≈ 1977)
Registration of facades and interior elements.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Façades and roofs of the castle and chapel; fireplaces of the dining room and large living room on the ground floor; fireplace of the master bedroom on the first floor; Troubadour style fireplace on the second floor; stairway A 221): entry by order of 12 September 1977
Key figures
Jean-Louis de Binos - Lord of Signan and founder
Built and lived in the castle.
Origin and history
The castle of Guran, built in the seventeenth century, is distinguished by its L-shaped plan with three square towers. A small courtyard of honour decorated with two turrets in pink and white marble checker adds to its architectural charm. Inside, a staircase with straight ramps and pink marble balusters bears witness to the refinement of the era. This castle, erected by Jean-Louis de Binos, lord of Signan and man of arms, would have served as a retirement for him at the end of his life, where he died in 1659.
The castle replaces a former feudal fiefdom belonging to Comminge County. A 17th century chapel, located on the west side, completes the whole. The building has been partially protected since 1977, including facades, roofs, fireplaces and stairs. Its exact location, in Guran in Haute-Garonne, is documented in the Merimée database under Insee 31235.
The castle of Guran illustrates the aristocratic architecture of the Occitanie region in the seventeenth century, blending defensive elements inherited from the Middle Ages and Baroque interior decorations. Its history is linked to the local nobility, as evidenced by its founder, Jean-Louis de Binos, whose military life contrasts with the quietness of his retirement in this place. The accuracy of its location is considered satisfactory, although not perfect, according to the available data.
