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Origin and history

The Château de Selves is a 16th and 17th century building located in the hamlet of La Vinzelle, in the commune of Conques-en-Rouergue (former commune of Grand-Vabre), in Aveyron. This monument, redesigned over the centuries, illustrates the architectural evolution between the late Middle Ages and the modern era, with defensive elements such as machicoulis towers and typical Renaissance interior arrangements, such as woodwork or a chapel decorated with wall paintings.

Originally, the castle belonged to the family of Gausserand, lords of La Vinzelle and Lamothe, before passing into the hands of the family of Selves. By successive alliances, it was transmitted to Cambefort in the 17th century, then to the Trédolat. At the beginning of the 20th century, a justice of the peace of Maurs became owner by auction and sold it to Julien Poujade in 1913. Since then, the castle has remained in the Poujade family, perpetuating its historical and architectural heritage.

Ranked as historical monuments since 31 August 1992, the castle of Selves is distinguished by its remarkable outbuildings, such as a barn-stable, a chestnut drier (sécadou), and a square house flanked by towers. These elements demonstrate its role in both residential, agricultural and defensive areas in the Rouergue. Its state of conservation and its interior decorations, including the painted ceiling of the chapel, make it a significant example of the regional castral heritage.

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