2e moitié du XVIIe siècle - 1ère moitié du XVIIIe siècle
Construction of the castle
Construction of the castle 2e moitié du XVIIe siècle - 1ère moitié du XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1750)
House of fields built and decorated.
Vers 1750
Adding gypsum
Adding gypsum Vers 1750 (≈ 1750)
Interior decoration rock or neoclassical.
17 novembre 1992
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 17 novembre 1992 (≈ 1992)
Castle and park protected by decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Castle and park (Box B 175, 550): inscription by order of 17 November 1992
Key figures
Information non disponible - No names cited in the sources
No historical character identified.
Origin and history
Mascarville Castle is a country house built between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This type of building, typical of the secondary residences of the aristocracy or the affluent bourgeoisie, reflects the evolution of lifestyles at that time, where the owners sought to combine comfort and prestige outside the cities. Its architecture and interior decoration, including the gypseries added around the 1750s, illustrate the influence of emerging rock and neoclassical styles.
The castle garden, organized in three successive terraces, is inspired by the Italian Renaissance models. It forms a enclosed space in the extension of the rear façade, combining aesthetics and functionality. This type of landscaping, rare in the region, demonstrates a desire to create a harmonious setting, both practical for walks and representative of the social status of the owners. The whole, castle and park, was inscribed in the Historical Monuments by order of 17 November 1992.
Located in the department of Haute-Garonne, in Occitanie, Mascarville Castle is representative of the rural residences of this period. Its state of conservation and decor make it a notable example of the local architectural heritage, although its exact location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) according to the heritage databases. No information is available on its current accessibility or possible tourist functions.
