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The Château de Saint-Jory, located in the municipality of the same name in Occitanie, is a historic monument built in the 16th century. It is the work of architect Nicolas Bachelier, who began his construction in 1545 for Michel du Faur, then judge-mage of Toulouse. Today, only the entrance pavilion, marked by a facade, is left with six windows spread over three floors. Access is via a curved door, decorated with varnished motifs, surmounted by a cornice and a window framed with crossettes and Corinthian columns. The ensemble is crowned by an attic and a curvilinear pediment, illustrating the classical Renaissance influence.

The west façade of the castle, less decorated, has a door opening onto the site of the old castle, now replaced by an orchard. This door, decorated with lanceolate leaves, leans on matted pilasters and is surmounted by a cartridge surrounded by roses, doves and triglyphs. Inside, the castle preserves Renaissance elements, including two chimneys characteristic of this period. These ancient parts, including the east facade, the west gate, the vaulted vestibule and the chimneys, were inscribed in the Historic Monuments by order of 4 February 1927.

The castle of Saint-Jory bears witness to the civil architecture of the Toulouse Renaissance, marked by the influence of Nicolas Bachelier, a major architect of the region. Sponsored by Michel du Faur, an important figure in the Toulouse justice system, this monument reflects the social and cultural prestige of its sponsors. Although partially preserved, there remains a significant example of the architectural heritage of Occitanie, blending classical elegance and sculpted decorations typical of the period.

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