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The castle of Salvagnac is a fortified building built in the 16th century, located in the village of the same name, in the department of Tarn (Occitanie). It has been listed as a historical monument since 15 January 1980. Its horse iron architecture, with two medieval towers surrounding a courtyard, bears witness to its initial defensive vocation, although later changes have transformed its appearance.

In 1587, during the wars of religion, Admiral Anne de Joyeuse sempare of Salvagnac, marking a military episode linked to the castle. A will of 1609 attests to its existence on that date. At the beginning of the 18th century (1720), the castle underwent major changes, including the addition of classical-style wings, while in 1788 it was acquired by the family of Chastenet de Puységur. The modifications continued in the 19th century, with the enhancement of the west facade, the filling of the ditches by the rubble of the ramparts, and the layout of the entrances to the cellars.

The castle retains medieval elements, like the two original towers, but its left wing, dating from the 19th century, has not been restored, unlike the central and right wings (1720), enhanced by mouldings highlighting the floors. Dominating the village from a hill, it illustrates the architectural evolution between the Middle Ages and the modern era, mixing defensive, residential and symbolic functions.

Today, the castle belongs to an association. Only the facades and roofs of the two towers are protected by the 1980 registration decree. Its exact address, 11 Place de la Victoire in Salvagnac, makes it an accessible local landmark, although its state of conservation varies according to the parts of the building.

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