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Origin and history

The Château de Rouillac, built in the 14th century on the town of Gimbrède in Gers, embodies the Gascon architectural style. Built between 1311 and 1323 by Bertrand de Goth, Viscount of Lomagne, it was initially a rectangular fortress flanked by square towers. Its history is linked to that of the seigneury of Rouillac, mentioned in 1280, and to the former commune of Rouillac, merged with Gimbrède in 1823.

In the 18th century, the castle underwent transformations to adapt to residential uses, with the piercing of windows and the addition of stucco interior decorations. It was part of a visual communication network with other castles, such as that of Sainte-Mère. In 1987, it was identified by the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage, highlighting its historical and architectural importance.

The site is also associated with local culture: a facetious tale collected by Jean-François Bladé, Les deux Moines, takes place in its walls. Today, the castle integrates a set of buildings with an agricultural and residential vocation, reflecting its evolution throughout the centuries.

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