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The Château de la Poussarié is a monument located in Noailhac, in the Tarn department, in the Occitanie region. Although its exact period of construction is not specified, its toponym appears for the first time in 1549, during a land exchange and a mill between Jean de Pelapoul, vassal of the Baron of Gaix, and François Aussaressus. This document attests to its existence from the middle of the sixteenth century, in the jurisdiction of Boisseson.

At the dawn of the 20th century, the castle belongs to the Viscountess of Cassagne, although the details of its occupation or transformations remain unknown. Its architecture, typical of the seigneurial buildings of the region, combines brick and stone, with decorative elements such as bands, cornices and frames of stone windows.

The castle is distinguished by its rectangular plan on two levels, flanked by two square towers and covered with slate roofs. Its main facade, in seven spans, has a central span in slightly protruding, topped by a balcony. Access to the raised ground floor is via a double-revolution staircase, a remarkable architectural detail for the era.

Historical information about this castle remains scarce, and its precise role in local history is not documented. Only the notarial acts of the 16th century and its mention as property of the Viscountess of Cassagne in the 20th century make it possible to trace partly its history.

Located on the edge of the Dog Creek, the castle illustrates the establishment of seigneurial residences in rural areas, often linked to agricultural activities or feudal rights. Its toponym and architecture suggest a function both residential and symbolic, reflecting the social status of its successive owners.

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