First certificate XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Castle mentioned for the first time.
Début du XIXe siècle
Total renovation
Total renovation Début du XIXe siècle (≈ 1904)
Wing construction and interior modernization.
18 octobre 1995
Official protection
Official protection 18 octobre 1995 (≈ 1995)
Registration for Historic Monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Facades and roofs; the two wings of outbuildings and the old cellar (cad. D 118, 119): registration by order of 18 October 1995
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any characters.
Origin and history
Villaudric Castle, located in the eponymous village of Haute-Garonne, has its origins attested since the 15th century. However, it was at the beginning of the 19th century that it underwent a total renovation, marking its major architectural transformation. The works include the construction of two wings of communes surrounding a courtyard of honour, as well as the modernization of interior spaces according to the aesthetic canons of the time. This reshaping gives the castle its present appearance, characterized by a central house body flanked by two towers and a wing connected to the neighbouring church.
The whole is part of a winery organized in the style of the 19th century, reflecting the economic importance of viticulture in the region. The outbuildings, including an old cellar, bear witness to this historic agricultural activity. In 1995, the facades, roofs and wings of outbuildings were protected by an inscription to the Historic Monuments, recognizing the heritage value of the site. However, the accuracy of its location remains poor (level 5/10), according to available data.
The castle illustrates the evolution of seigneurial residences into modern farms, typical of 19th century Occitanie. Its hybrid architecture, combining defensive elements inherited from the Middle Ages (tours) and functional developments related to viticulture, makes it a representative example of the rural heritage of this period. Sources also indicate an approximate address at 6 Rue de la Negrette, although this information must be verified on site.
