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Origin and history

The Château de Labastide-Beauvoir, classified as a Historical Monument, has its origins in the period of Saint-Louis (XIIIth century), although today's buildings date mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. At the end of the 16th century, it was radically redesigned between 1713 and 1720, with work on roofs, walls, ditches, towers and stairs. These transformations mark the beginning of a series of major changes, reflecting the architectural changes and functional needs of the era.

Between 1730 and 1760, the castle underwent radical improvements: the ditches were filled, the towers demolished, and new buildings ( stables, chapel) were erected. The period 1765-1769 saw the addition of emblematic elements such as the clock tower, that of the menagerie, and a dovecote. In 1774, the courtyard of the cloister was built, while in the 19th century, a terrace was added, completing the architectural ensemble.

The 20th century brought significant losses: between 1929 and 1931, several outbuildings ( stables, dairies, pigeons) were demolished, and a fire in 1936 ravaged part of the interior of the main building. Today, the castle is characterized by a central body on one floor, flanked by two wings in return. The north wing houses an 18th century walled library, while the courtyards, bordered by arcades, bear witness to its prestigious past.

The protected elements include facades, roofs, and the library with its decor, registered since 1983. Private property, the castle illustrates the architectural evolution of a seigneurial residence, moving from a medieval fortress to a modern residence, while preserving traces of its multi-severe history.

The location of the castle, in Labastide-Beauvoir in Haute-Garonne, makes it a witness to regional history, marked by the social and economic transformations of Occitanie. Its hybrid architecture, mixing medieval remains (like the round tower) and classic additions, reflects the successive adaptations to the tastes and needs of its owners.

Despite partial destruction and fires, the castle remains a remarkable example of built heritage, where each period of construction has left a visible mark, from the filled ditches of the eighteenth century to the arcades of the courts, to the outbuildings that disappeared in the twentieth century.

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