Construction of the current castle XVIe-XVIIe siècles (≈ 1750)
Modern period, residential and defensive look.
Fin du XIXe siècle
Last housing period
Last housing period Fin du XIXe siècle (≈ 1995)
Site operated and unchanged since.
20 août 2013
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 20 août 2013 (≈ 2013)
Protection of facades, roofs and park.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The facades and roofs of all the buildings, as well as the whole, the park, the terrace of the castle and the terrace of the old vegetable garden (cad. C 508, 507): registration by order of 20 August 2013
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Origin and history
The Mazel estate in Molezon is a historical monument dating back to the Middle Ages, although its current structure dates mainly from the 16th and 17th centuries. This castle, with a residential appearance, preserves defensive elements like two round towers and two scauguettes, while being built in local materials: shale and limestone. Its architecture reflects a transition between the medieval military function and the comfort of the modern era, typical of the seigneurial residences of this period.
The homogeneity of the estate is remarkable, with farm buildings perfectly integrated into the castle, demonstrating a coherent overall design. Since the end of the 19th century, the site has remained unchanged, preserving its historic authenticity. At that time, it was still inhabited and exploited, which explains its exceptional state of conservation. The facades, roofs, park, and terraces (including the former vegetable garden) have been protected since a registration order in 2013.
The Mazel estate illustrates the evolution of castles in Occitanie, from fortresses to agricultural and seigneurial residences. Its simple plan and raw materials contrast with the more ostentatious buildings of the region, while stressing the adaptation of the local elites to the practical and defensive needs of the 16th and 17th centuries. The property, now owned by a private company, remains a rare example of architectural and functional continuity over centuries.
