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Origin and history

The Château de Laroque is a monument located in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas, in the Occitanie region. Although its existence is attested, the available sources do not specify its construction period or detailed history. This type of building, often linked to feudal organization or territorial defence, could play a central role in local life, both strategically and economically.

In the general context of medieval and modern Occitania, castles frequently served as checkpoints for local lords or village communities. They were also places of residence, crop storage or protection in the event of conflict. In Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas, as in other rural areas, agriculture and livestock structures daily life, while monuments such as Laroque Castle could symbolize power or social cohesion.