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The castle of Molleville, located in the department of Aude in Occitanie region, is a building whose origins probably date back to the thirteenth century. It was completely rebuilt in the 18th century, thus combining medieval elements and more recent developments. This rectangular castle is flanked by four quadrangular towers and surrounded by a courtyard closed by commons and a creneled wall. Its architecture reflects both its original defensive role and its adaptation to the residential needs of the following centuries.

The castle was the residence of the De Molleville family for more than three centuries, from 1531 to 1875. Several members of this family exercised the office of capitoul in Toulouse, an important position in the municipal administration of the Ancien Régime. The building, which was partially inscribed in the historical monuments in 1986 (facades, roofs and creneled wall), preserves traces of its past, such as a brace defending the entrance or windows dated 1757. The main gate, decorated with the arms of the De Molleville family, recalls their long presence on these lands.

The architectural modifications of the 18th century, such as the openings of 1757 or the modern secondary entrance replacing a 17th century door, illustrate the evolution of the castle over time. Although partially protected, the site remains a testimony of local history, mixing medieval heritage and classical transformations. Its current state and its openness to the public (visits, rentals) are not specified in available sources.

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