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Toiras Castle, located in Thoiras in the Gard, is a monument whose first buildings date back to the 4th quarter of the 15th century, with major developments made during the first half of the 16th century. The archives attest to important works in 1513 concerning the south and west towers as well as the enclosure walls, followed in 1538 by the building of the house body. These elements reflect a transition between a medieval defensive function and a more comfortable residential use, characteristic of the French Renaissance. The site was also restored in the early eighteenth century, marking a final phase of architectural evolution.

The castle is inseparable from the memory of Jean de Saint-Bonnet-Toiras, a notable historical character named Marshal de France in 1630. Although the sources do not specify its exact role in the construction of the monument, its name remains associated with this heritage, emphasizing its importance in military and local history. The current protections, such as the inscription of the facades, roofs and ground of the moat by order of June 8, 1995, reflect the recognized heritage value of the site.

On the administrative level, the castle is located in the Gard (department 30), in the Occitanie region (formerly Languedoc-Roussillon), under the code Insee 30329 for the municipality of Thoiras. Its approximate address, 5014 Plaine du Château, corresponds to a site whose location is considered "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) in the geographical databases. The protected elements are limited to the facades, roofs and floors of the old moats, without explicit mention of public access or tourist services in the available sources.

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