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The Château de la Garde is a 17th century building located in Salles-la-Source, in the department of Aveyron, in the Occitanie region. It is distinguished by its entrance gate topped by a triangular pediment, its meneau windows, and a square tower at the northeast corner, equipped with crows. Inside, there is a staircase with a right ramp and a stone fireplace on the first floor. The building, whose facades and roofs have been listed as historical monuments since 1976, reflects the civil architecture of its time.

The castle belonged to several noble families over the centuries, including the Lagarde, Périer, Grammond, de Goudal, Lamic, Cayron, Cassan de Floyrac, de La Panouse, and finally the Pradié. These successions illustrate the social and economic importance of the site, linked to the local aristocracy since at least the twelfth century, although the present building dates from the seventeenth century. Its registration in 1976 underscores its heritage and architectural value.

The lords of the Castle of the Guard, mentioned since the Middle Ages, have marked local history by their continued presence. The building, typical of the seigneurial residences of the modern era, combines defensive elements (square tower) and residential elements (pathway, staircase). Its state of conservation and its inscription make it an important testimony to the heritage of Aveyron.

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